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William Hilliard Holz

Advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. — Fargo, ND

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Credentials

Series 65, Series 63

Experience

2 years

Location

Fargo, ND 58103

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Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Enterprise

Total advisors

241

Across 40 offices

Clients per advisor

46 Low

Avg AUM per client

$2,697,996 Very High

HNW client ratio

41% Very High

About

William Holz is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Fargo, ND, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequoia in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing, as well as Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he owned and operated Total Lawn and Landscape LLC for five years. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse clientele including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes both model and custom portfolio management overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and incorporates a range of investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, private funds, and third-party managers.

Client services

Based on Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Wealth Planning Service Fees include fixed flat fees from $1,500 to $10,000+ depending on plan type; Trustee Support Services setup fee $0-$2,500

Percentage

$0+: Negotiable percentage based on assets under management; varies by client and service complexity; no specified fixed tiers explicitly stated in brochure $0 - $2,000,000: 0.2625% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee) $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.2100% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee) $5,000,001 - $15,000,000: 0.1575% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee) $15,000,001+: 0.1050% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee)

Commissions

Some personnel are registered representatives of broker-dealers and may receive commissions on insurance and annuity products; commission-based advisory services exist via affiliated insurance and brokerage

Project-based

Hourly charges possible for initial assessment and project work; specific rates not clearly stated

Performance-based

Performance fees charged for one private fund (Focus Fund) and a separate client account; legacy arrangements only, not offered to new clients

Other

Minimum fee: Setup fee for Trustee Support Services ranging from $0 to $2,500 depending on complexity Fee-only: Wealth Planning Service Fees: $1,500 to $10,000+ depending on plan type, hourly fees possible; Fixed fees and hourly fees also referenced as negotiable

Location

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Fargo, ND

4310 17th Ave. S.

Fargo ND 58103-2545

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

North Dakota

Work history

2 years of industry experience

Sequoia Financial Group

2025 - Present • 1 year

Akron, OH

Wells Fargo Bank, nA

2024 - 2025 • 1 year

Fergus Falls, MN

Wells Fargo Clearing

2024 - 2025 • 1 year

Fergus Falls, MN

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC

2023 - 2024 • 1 year

Duluth, MN

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

2023 - 2024 • 1 year

Milwaukee, WI

Total Lawn and Landscape LLC

2017 - 2022 • 5 years

Byron, MN

Student

2008 - 2024 • 16 years

Duluth, MN

Disclosures

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