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Dean Elvin Williams

40 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
46 advisors
Number of Clients
3,901 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$515K average
Assets Under Management
$2.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Annual Fee:$400
Hourly Rate:$125 - $600/hr

The annual fee for direct asset management typically ranges from 0.5% to 3% of the managed assets' value, billed quarterly. Fees are negotiable based on factors like asset size and portfolio complexity. Clients also pay a $5.50 administrative service charge per trade (with some exceptions), custodial fees, and internal fees from investments like mutual funds and ETFs. Investment consulting fees range from $125 to $600 per hour, depending on the complexity of the services.

Areas of Practice
Retirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate PlanningEducation PlanningFinancial Planning & CoachingInsurance Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

7777 Bonhomme Ave., Suite 2400, Clayton, MO, 63105

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Regulatory History (1)
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Criminal
January 1975
Final Disposition
Other Business Activities

Dean is a real estate broker, but only conducts personal business for himself and his immediate family. This activity requires minimal time and is not investment-related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Smith, Moore & CO. Broker
June 2008 - Present · 17 yrs 7 mos
Smith Moore & CO.
June 2008 - Present · 17 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
UBS Financial Services INC.
February 2006 - June 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos
UBS Financial Services INC. Broker
April 2001 - June 2008 · 7 yrs 2 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
August 1985 - May 2001 · 15 yrs 9 mos
Ids Marketing Corporation Broker
May 1985 - August 1985 · 3 mos
State Registrations7 states
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