GW
CFP
GW
CFP

Gary Williams

31 Years of Experience
Columbia, MD
Sells Insurance

Gary Williams is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Williams Asset Management, based in Columbia, MD, with 31 years of industry experience. Gary operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 4 more.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
6 advisors
Number of Clients
Not specified
Average Client Portfolio
Not specified

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$500K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

Williams Asset Management offers ongoing portfolio management services. The annual fee is a percentage of your portfolio's value, and the rate decreases as your portfolio grows:

  • $0 - $1,000,000: 1.00%
  • $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.90%
  • $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.80%
  • $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.60%
  • $10,000,001 and up: 0.45%

Williams Asset Management also offers wealth management services, which combines portfolio management with ongoing financial planning. The annual fee is a percentage of your portfolio's value, and the rate decreases as your portfolio grows:

  • $0 - $500,000: 1.25%
  • $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.95%
  • $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.90%
  • $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.85%
  • $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.70%
  • $10,000,001 and up: 0.45%

These fees are negotiable.

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Location

8850 Columbia 100 Parkway, Suite 204, Columbia, MD, 21045

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Gary is involved in fixed insurance sales, is the sole member of a real estate holding company, and the sole owner of an entity to process securities and insurance business. He is also the president and 100% owner of an entity created to publish books for charity and a trustee for a 401k plan.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Williams Asset Management
January 2026 - Present · 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Commonwealth Financial Network
October 2005 - January 2026 · 20 yrs 3 mos
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
October 2005 - April 2018 · 12 yrs 6 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.
May 1994 - October 2005 · 11 yrs 5 mos
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
March 1994 - October 2005 · 11 yrs 7 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.Broker
March 1994 - October 2005 · 11 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations1 state
MD
Advisor

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Exams
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