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CFP
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CFP

William Poats

9 Years of Experience
Lynchburg, VA
Broker

William Poats is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Raymond James & Associates, INC., based in Lynchburg, VA, with 9 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, and 2 more. Their firm serves 531,617 clients with $500B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
5669 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$501.0B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)
Hourly Rate:Up to $400/hr
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Location

921 Main St., Lynchburg, VA, 24504

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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 Activities

William serves on the Board of Directors for Miriam's House, a local non-profit organization focused on ending homelessness. He dedicates minimal time to this role.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Raymond James & Associates, INC.
January 2026 - Present · 4 mos
Raymond James & Associates, INC.Broker
January 2026 - Present · 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Truist Advisory Services, INC.
February 2021 - January 2026 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Truist Investment Services, INC.Broker
February 2021 - January 2026 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Bb&t Securities, LLC
July 2016 - February 2021 · 4 yrs 7 mos
Bb&t Securities, LLCBroker
June 2016 - February 2021 · 4 yrs 8 mos
State Registrations25 states
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