WM
CFP
WM
CFP

William Mcdonald

27 Years of Experience
Charlotte, NC
Broker

William Mcdonald is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at LPL Financial LLC, based in Charlotte, NC, with 27 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 Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 1,986,990 clients with $820B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
28221 advisors
Number of Clients
1,986,990 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$412K average
Assets Under Management
$819.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

The maximum account fee is 2.50% and is negotiable between the client and the advisor. Fees are based on total assets in the account and payable quarterly in advance.

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Location

6101 Carnegie Blvd, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC, 28209

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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 Activities

William is employed at Central Piedmont Community College. He spends minimal time on this non-investment related activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
September 2026 - Present · 1 mo
LPL Financial LLCBroker
September 2026 - Present · 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCBroker
March 2022 - September 2026 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
March 2022 - September 2026 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Kestra Investment Services, LLCBroker
October 2017 - March 2022 · 4 yrs 5 mos
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
October 2017 - March 2022 · 4 yrs 5 mos
National Planning CorporationBroker
January 2014 - November 2017 · 3 yrs 10 mos
National Planning Corporation ("npc of America" in Fl & Ny)
January 2014 - November 2017 · 3 yrs 10 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
September 2009 - February 2014 · 4 yrs 5 mos
LPL Financial LLC
September 2009 - February 2014 · 4 yrs 5 mos
J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC
October 2005 - September 2009 · 3 yrs 11 mos
J.J.B Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLCBroker
October 2005 - September 2009 · 3 yrs 11 mos
E*trade Advisory Services, INC.
May 2002 - June 2002 · 1 mo
E*trade Securities LLCBroker
March 2002 - August 2004 · 2 yrs 5 mos
H&r Block Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
January 2002 - March 2002 · 2 mos
Summit Brokerage Services, INC.Broker
May 2000 - January 2002 · 1 yr 8 mos
Mony Securities CorporationBroker
January 1999 - March 2000 · 1 yr 2 mos
The Advisors Group, INC.Broker
November 1997 - January 1999 · 1 yr 2 mos
State Registrations8 states
CTFLIAMANCNYOHSC
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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