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CFP
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CFP

Michael Williams

22 Years of Experience
Monterey, CA
BrokerSells Insurance

Michael Williams is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at LPL Financial LLC, based in Monterey, CA, with 22 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Investment Management. Their firm serves 1,676,192 clients with $620B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
27420 advisors
Number of Clients
1,676,192 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$369K average
Assets Under Management
$618.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1K
Investment management only (planning not offered)

LPL Financial, along with your advisor, charges an annual fee based on the value of your account. This fee covers asset management, administrative, and custodial services. The fee is negotiable, but the maximum is 2.50% per year, paid quarterly in advance. LPL may share a portion of this fee with your advisor.

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Location

80 Garden Ct Ste 250, Monterey, CA, 93940

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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

Michael is an insurance agent since 2004, spending a few hours per week discussing life insurance products with clients. He is also a principal, registered representative, and partner at Rand, Williams & Associates, LLC, dedicating a significant amount of time to advising clients on investments and financial plans, and discussing fixed and variable products.

Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
December 2025 - Present · 5 mos
LPL Financial LLC
December 2025 - Present · 5 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
December 2025 - Present · 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Osaic Wealth, INC.
January 2017 - December 2025 · 8 yrs 11 mos
Rand, Williams & Associates, LLC
March 2012 - December 2016 · 4 yrs 9 mos
Rand, Williams & Associates
June 2009 - April 2013 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
January 2005 - December 2025 · 20 yrs 11 mos
Ameritas Investment CORP.Broker
January 2004 - December 2004 · 11 mos
State Registrations31 states
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Exams
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