William Mackay is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a comprehensive approach to institutional and high net worth financial strategies, emphasizing close client-consultant relationships. William is committed to serving the specific needs of his clients by designing customized investment portfolios focused on capital preservation and risk control.
His expertise includes providing fiduciaries with unbiased, independent, and research-driven advice, with a particular understanding of nonprofit and defined benefit plan challenges. William employs a systematic and disciplined process to assist high net worth families in preserving and growing wealth for future generations. He also offers services in areas such as family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, endowments and foundations support, socially responsible investing, and retirement planning.
William graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts degree and studied law at the University of Michigan. He holds professional designations including the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He and his wife Amy reside in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, where they have raised two children and have been actively involved in community activities, particularly supporting educational, healthcare, and other local needs. William serves on professional organizations such as the East Grand Rapids School System and Foundation, Pine Rest Mental Health Hospital, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, and Van Andel Institute.