James Williams is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Williams Financial, LLC, based in North Bennington, VT, with 19 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 251 clients with $190M in assets under management.
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Williams Financial offers several investment management options:
- Integrated Wealth Management: Includes financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and ongoing advice. Fees range from 0.70% to 1.35% of your portfolio annually.
- Professional Investment Management: Investment management and advice only. Fees range from 0.60% to 1.35% of your portfolio annually.
- Williams Digital Portfolios: Investment management with limited client interaction, primarily digital. The fee is 1.00% of your portfolio annually.
For Integrated Wealth Management and Professional Investment Management, there's a $500,000 minimum investment. For accounts under $500,000, a minimum quarterly fee of $1,500 applies.
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Location
12 Main Street, North Bennington, VT, 05257
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James is an adjunct professor at Hudson Valley Community College since 2015, dedicating minimal time. He is also a member/owner of KJ Properties, LLC, a commercial real estate holding company, since 2016, also dedicating minimal time.
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Williams Financial, LLC
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Williams Financial Management, LLC
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James (JJ) Williams is chief executive officer and chief investment officer, as well as the founder of Williams Financial, LLC. He leads the firm’s team of financial planners, investment advisors, tax professionals, and small business consultants. He has more than 15 years of experience in creating personalized financial plans for small business owners and entrepreneurs.