WK
ChFC
WK
ChFC

William Kessler

38 Years of Experience
Athol, MA
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

William Kessler is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Founders Financial Securities, LLC, based in Athol, MA, with 38 years of industry experience. William is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Annuities, Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Education Planning, and 8 more. Their firm serves 9,870 clients with $4.1B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
117 advisors
Number of Clients
9,870 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$419K average
Assets Under Management
$4.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Minimum Annual Fee:$125
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M1.70%
$1M+1.40%

Fees vary by program and are negotiable. Maximum rates reach up to 2.75% depending on the specific program selected. The schedule reflects Private Wealth Solutions tiers; other programs charge flat percentage rates up to 2.75%.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

2070 Main Street, Athol, MA, 01331

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
March 2019
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

William owns Kessler Investments, dedicating full-time hours to the sale of fixed insurance products. He also owns rental property, serves as a trustee for Athol Savings Bank, and is a District Deputy Grand Master for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Founders Financial Securities, LLC
May 2007 - Present · 19 yrs 5 mos
Founders Financial Securities LLCBroker
November 2006 - Present · 19 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Intersecurities, INC.Broker
October 2002 - November 2006 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Signator Investors, INC.Broker
March 1988 - October 2002 · 14 yrs 7 mos
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance CompanyBroker
March 1988 - May 1997 · 9 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations9 states
CTFLLAMANCNHPASCTX
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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