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William John Mccartin Jr.

Advisor at First Financial Security, LLC — Pottstown, PA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

26 years

Location

Pottstown, PA 19464

First Financial Security, LLC

Independent

Total advisors

1

Clients per advisor

29 High

Avg AUM per client

$404,034 Typical

HNW client ratio

0% Low

About

William Mccartin is a financial advisor with First Financial Security, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been associated with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1995. First Financial Security, LLC is a state-registered independent investment adviser serving individual clients with approximately $9.6 million in non-discretionary assets across 27 accounts. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis to implement long-term, short-term, and trading strategies, managing accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis and offering individualized portfolio management alongside limited securities advice and special consultation engagements.

Client services

Based on First Financial Security, LLC

Portfolio management

Expertise

Based on First Financial Security, LLC

Active portfolio management

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee rates of $150 or $300 available

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.00% annually $1,000,000+: Negotiable

Project-based

$150 per hour

Other

Fee-only: 1.00% annually for $0-$1,000,000; negotiable above $1,000,000; fees payable quarterly in arrears; all fees negotiable

Location

Pottstown, PA

1976 East High Street

Pottstown PA 19464

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

26 years of industry experience

Mml Investors Services, Inc.

1995 - Present • 31 years

Pottstown, PA

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