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William Chao is a financial professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. William has been with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC since December 2023. Previously, William held positions at Morgan Stanley, Spire Securities, LLC and TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC. William has earned several licenses, including Series 4, 7, 9, 10, 24, 52TO, 53, 63 and 66. William is registered to offer securities in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. In addition to working with clients, William also coaches youth soccer.
Advisors offer a broad range of advisory services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and investment companies. These services provide professional guidance and personalized strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.
Comprehensive financial plans to help you achieve your personal and business goals.
Guidance on pension options to ensure a secure financial future.
Helps you choose top advisors aligned with your financial goals.
Personalized portfolio management to meet individual financial objectives.
Financial consulting
Advisors may be compensated through a variety of fee structures, offering flexibility and transparency. This allows clients to choose the arrangement that best aligns with their financial objectives.
Set rates for specific services, regardless of time or assets managed.
A percentage of the total value of assets under management is charged.
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MD
12/12/2024 - Present
Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC (BETHESDA MD)
NY
04/11/2019 - 08/24/2023
MORGAN STANLEY (PURCHASE NY)
VA
12/05/2016 - 03/25/2019
SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC (RESTON VA)
MD
09/20/2007 - 12/02/2016
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC (BETHESDA MD)
VA
06/25/2007 - 09/11/2007
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (MCLEAN VA)
VA
07/10/2006 - 06/05/2007
FBR INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. (ARLINGTON VA)
MD
05/27/2004 - 06/20/2006
WACHOVIA SECURITIES, LLC (BETHESDA MD)
MD
12/01/1999 - 05/27/2004
H. BECK, INC. (ROCKVILLE MD)
MD
05/20/1999 - 12/08/1999
CHEVY CHASE FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION (BETHESDA MD)
NY
01/22/1998 - 01/12/1999
CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES (LONG ISLAND CITY NY)
BOTH
Issued 02/21/2005
Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination
BC
Issued 02/02/1998
Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
BC
Issued 08/16/2017
Series 4 - Registered Options Principal Examination
BC
Issued 07/26/2004
Series 10 - General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
BC
Issued 07/13/2004
Series 9 - General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
BC
Issued 06/05/2003
Series 53 - Municipal Securities Principal Examination
BC
Issued 08/22/2000
Series 24 - General Securities Principal Examination
BC
Issued 01/02/2023
Series 52TO - Municipal Securities Representative Examination
BC
Issued 10/01/2018
SIE - Securities Industry Essentials Examination
BC
Issued 05/01/2017
Series 31 - Futures Managed Funds Examination
BC
Issued 01/21/1998
Series 7 - General Securities Representative Examination
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