William Thornton
Advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC
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Advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Winston Salem, NC 27107
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
14 years
William Thornton is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M. S. Howells & Co. and Efficient Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for Bethel Methodist Men, a fundraising group supporting local church and charitable activities. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, utilizing a goals-based, evidence-driven planning process supported by proprietary software and quantitative measures to construct diversified, long-term portfolios.
Based on Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC
Based on Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC
Fixed fees based on expected effort and duration for financial planning engagements.
up to 1.85% annually (negotiable)
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$150 to $400 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.
Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees range from $150 to $400 per hour; fixed fees based on expected effort and duration; ongoing fees up to $15,000 invoiced quarterly in advance; ongoing asset-based consulting fees up to 1% of assets consulted on, paid quarterly in advance.
8606 North Nc Highway 109
Winston Salem, NC 27107
North Carolina
Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC dba Wiser WealthCare, Inc.
2021 - Present (5 years)
M. S. HOWELLS & cO.
2019 - 2024 (5 years)
Efficient Advisors, LLC
2015 - Present (11 years)
Wiser Financial Coaching, LLC
2015 - 2021 (6 years)
Wiser Benefit Consultants
2011 - Present (15 years)
Triad Advisors
2011 - 2019 (8 years)
Carolina Financial Professionals, LLC
2010 - Present (16 years)
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