William Forest Orr
Advisor at Merrill — Frederick, MD 30 W Patrick St
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Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
36 years
Location
Frederick, MD 21701
Merrill
Institution
William Orr is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He founded The Orr Group in 1989 to assist ultra-affluent families and individuals in managing significant wealth. William focuses on creating customized investment strategies, including investment planning, asset allocation modeling, and manager selection. He also guides clients in establishing family foundations and provides financial education for the next generations. A key component of his work involves collaborating with clients' external advisors, such as accountants and attorneys, to coordinate asset, liability, and wealth transition management strategies.
William serves a select clientele comprising entrepreneurs, business owners, senior executives, multigenerational families, and private foundations. He is committed to building close, long-term relationships with clients and team members. William holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University, where he developed a lifelong friendship with his business partner, Tim Mellott.
In addition to his professional commitments, William is involved with the Frederick Memorial Signature Gifts Committee. His personal interests include biking, boating, golfing, hiking, skiing, and traveling.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Frederick, MD 30 W Patrick St
30 W Patrick St
Frederick MD 21701
Advisors at this office
28
Maryland · Texas · Virginia
36 years of industry experience
Bank of America, NA
2009 - Present • 17 years
Frederick, MD
Merrill
1989 - Present • 37 years
Frederick, MD
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