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Michael Williams

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC
53 Years of Experience
Dallas, TX
2 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance
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Michael Williams is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC, based in Dallas, TX, with 53 years of industry experience. Michael is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 5 more. Their firm serves 508,439 clients with $390B in assets under management.

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC
Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
6724 advisors
Number of Clients
508,439 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$767K average
Assets Under Management
$390.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.25%

Maximum annual fee percentage is 2.25% of assets under advisement. Specific fees are negotiable with your financial advisor based on time, complexity, and portfolio size.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

12700 Park Central Dr, Ste 420, Dallas, TX, 75251

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
September 2020
Settled
Customer Dispute
April 2004
Denied
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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael is a member and 50% owner of Planning Strategies, LLC, an entity established to facilitate securities and fixed insurance business. Michael also engages in fixed insurance sales through Planning Strategies, LLC.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC
July 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
July 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Commonwealth Financial Network
March 2014 - July 2025 · 11 yrs 4 mos
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
March 2014 - July 2025 · 11 yrs 4 mos
First Allied Advisory Services, INC.
July 2012 - March 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos
First Allied Securities, INC.
January 2010 - July 2012 · 2 yrs 6 mos
First Allied Securities, INC.Broker
January 2010 - March 2014 · 4 yrs 2 mos
First Allied Securities, INC.
January 2010 - January 2010 · 0 mos
LPL Financial Corporation
August 2003 - January 2010 · 6 yrs 5 mos
LPL Financial CorporationBroker
August 2003 - January 2010 · 6 yrs 5 mos
AXA Advisors, LLC
May 1984 - August 2003 · 19 yrs 3 mos
AXA Advisors, LLCBroker
October 1980 - August 2003 · 22 yrs 10 mos
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United StatesBroker
October 1973 - January 2000 · 26 yrs 3 mos
State Registrations8 states
ALCOFLHIOKRITNTX
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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