William Mertes is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at American Financial Advisors INC, based in Rexford, NY, with 22 years of industry experience. William operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 1 more. Their firm serves 799 clients with $1.3B in assets under management.
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 1.08% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 0.88% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.73% |
| $5M+ | 0.58% |
Fees are negotiable and accounts are aggregated by household.
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Location
Rexford, NY
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Regulatory History
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William works as an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) and CIO for American Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1995, dedicating full-time hours to account management, trading, billing, and reporting for investment advisory accounts.
Employment History
Current Registrations
American Financial Advisors INC
Previous Registrations
Foothill Securities, INC.
State Registrations2 states
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