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William Robin Wansley

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Laurel, MS Commerce Street

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

42 years

Location

Laurel, MS 39440

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,484

Across 2,973 offices

Clients per advisor

76 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

William Wansley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1985 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, Wansley is also a licensed life insurance agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while maintaining specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees for planning services offered.

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for transaction-related services through affiliated broker-dealer RJFS; also receive commissions as insurance agent for insurance services.

Project-based

Hourly fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally up to $400 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $400 per hour; fixed (flat) dollar fees also offered; percentage of assets under advisement fees not to exceed 2.25% annually for investment consulting services; fees negotiable.

Location

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Laurel, MS Commerce Street

525 Commerce Street, Suite A

Laurel MS 39440

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Mississippi

Work history

42 years of industry experience

Raymond James Financial

2009 - Present • 17 years

Laurel, MS

Raymond James Financial Services, inc.

1985 - Present • 41 years

Laurel, MS

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Business activities & affiliations

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Laura C

Series 65

Laurel, MS

Element Wealth, LLC

Laura Cerra is a financial advisor with Element Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and is the owner of Laura Brame Cerra CPA, an accounting firm providing services to individuals and businesses. Element Wealth, LLC manages approximately $642 million and serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, using a mix of relative strength, fundamental, and technical analysis to guide investment decisions.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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James R

Series 63, Series 66

Laurel, MS

CreativeOne Securities, LLC

James Rasberry is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ameritas Investment Corp and Client One Securities, LLC, and has operated Rasberry Financial Services for over two decades. Outside of financial services, Rasberry is involved in several business ventures including ownership of a retail store selling American-made goods and participation on local economic development boards. He also appears occasionally on the HGTV show HOME TOWN. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of 127 advisors. The firm combines project-based planning and ongoing asset management with access to third-party managers and proprietary advisory platforms.

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Chandler C

Series 66

Laurel, MS

CreativeOne Securities, LLC

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Retirement income strategy Annuities Wealth management General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael A

ChFC®, Series 63

Laurel, MS

CreativeOne Securities, LLC

Michael Axton is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Securities, LLC with over 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Client One Securities, LLC and Ameritas Investment Corp, as well as maintaining his own firm, Michael J Axton CLU, ChFC and Associates, since 1983. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in selling and servicing fixed insurance and life insurance products through separate independent business activities. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines project-based financial planning with ongoing asset management, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside retirement-plan fiduciary services.

Retirement income strategy Annuities Wealth management General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Casey B

Series 65, Series 66

Laurel, MS

Newedge Advisors

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Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Stephen M

Series 63, Series 65

Laurel, MS

Centaurus Financial, Inc.

Stephen Mccraw is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Laurel, MS, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2015 and has operated as a self-employed advisor since 1978. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, involved in the sale of fixed insurance and fixed annuities. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized services through a range of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, utilizing multiple analytical approaches and third-party resources.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General tax planning Founder/Business Owner
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