CW
CFP
CW
CFP

Chad Williamson

9 Years of Experience
Virginia Beach, VA
Sells Insurance

Chad Williamson is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Gratus Wealth Advisors LLC, based in Virginia Beach, VA, with 9 years of industry experience. Chad operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 418 clients with $690M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
6 advisors
Number of Clients
418 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.7M average
Assets Under Management
$690.7M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1M

Gratus Wealth Advisors charges a percentage of the total assets they manage for you. The exact fee is negotiable, but it will not exceed 1.35% annually. This fee is paid quarterly in advance, based on the value of your account at the end of the previous quarter.

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Location

192 Ballard Ct, Ste 101, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462

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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

Chad is a Managing Partner at Gratus Wealth Advisors, a financial services business, dedicating full-time hours. He also works as an insurance agent providing insurance advice, spending a few hours per week. Additionally, Chad serves as a Deacon at Virginia Beach Community Chapel, spending minimal time connecting church members with financial support.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Gratus Wealth Advisors LLC
January 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Purshe Kaplan Sterling InvestmentsBroker
February 2024 - December 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos
Newedge Advisors
February 2022 - February 2024 · 2 yrs
Newedge Securities, INC.Broker
February 2022 - February 2024 · 2 yrs
Truist Advisory Services, INC.
February 2021 - November 2021 · 9 mos
Truist Investment Services, INC.Broker
February 2021 - November 2021 · 9 mos
Bb&t Securities, LLC
January 2018 - February 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Bb&t Securities, LLCBroker
January 2018 - February 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Bb&t Investment Services, INC.
March 2016 - January 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos
Bb&t Investment Services, INC.Broker
February 2016 - January 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos
State Registrations1 state
VA
Advisor

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Exams
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