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William Chao

Advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

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Location

Bethesda, MD 20814

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

27 years

About

William Chao is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Spire Investment Partners, and TIAA-CREF. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches youth soccer and operates a goldfish breeding business. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC manages approximately $28.34 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using proprietary strategies combined with third-party money managers across multiple asset classes.

Client services

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Financial consulting

Expertise

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

ESG / Sustainable investing

Occupation focus

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiable based on complexity

Percentage

$0+: Up to 2.50% annually (maximum program fee) $5,000 - $10,000: Negotiable, example minimum new account values mentioned for some programs $10,000 - $25,000: Negotiable, varies by program $25,000+: Negotiable, varies by program

Commissions

Commission-based compensation for insurance products and broker-dealer transactions through affiliated SPIS

Project-based

Hourly fees charged for financial planning and consulting services, rates vary

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Minimum Quarterly Program Fee (Prior to May 2011) is $250, minimum fee may be waived at discretion Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees are negotiable; fees can be hourly, fixed, or percentage of assets

Location

7550 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 420

Bethesda, MD 20814

Most active in

Louisiana · Maryland · Texas

Work history

Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC

2023 - Present (3 years)

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

2023 - Present (3 years)

Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC

2023 - Present (3 years)

Morgan Stanley

2019 - 2023 (4 years)

Spire Investment Partners

2016 - 2019 (3 years)

Tiaa

2007 - 2016 (9 years)

TIAA-CREF

2007 - 2016 (9 years)

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