Ernest Williams
Ernest Williams is a registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Raleigh, NC, with 22 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 323,031 clients with $100B in assets under management.
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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CIRA) offers investment management services through several platforms. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable. The maximum annual fee is 2.25%. Fees can be structured as flat, tiered, or breakpoint. You may also encounter setup fees and service fees. Fees are typically deducted directly from your account. CIRA also offers WealthPort, a wrap fee program with inclusive fees. The WealthPort maximum advisory fee is 2.25% annually.
Location
3840 Ed Rd., Ste. 100, Raleigh, NC, 27612
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Ernest is an advisory representative of an RIA since April 2021, spending about half his time on this. He is also an agent for E. Andre Williams Retirement Income and Estate Planning since May 2024, dedicating about 10-20% of his time. Additionally, Ernest is an agent for Griffin Distribution Partners since January 2024, focusing on insurance/benefits/human resources, taking nearly full-time hours.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation
Lincoln Financial Securities CorporationBroker
Prudential Financial Planning Services
Pruco Securities, LLC.Broker
State Registrations13 states
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