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William Joseph Harris

CFP®
BIP WEALTH
Alpharetta, GA
·CRD# 2166332·35 years experience

Professional Summary

William Joseph Harris, CFP®, who also goes by Bill Harris, Billy Harris, William Joseph Harris Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at BIP WEALTH, LLC located in Alpharetta, Georgia. William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. William has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Bill Harris, Billy Harris, William Joseph Harris Jr

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2007

Years of Experience

35 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

BIP WEALTH, LLCCurrent·CRD# 143208
RIA
2500 Northwinds Pkwy Suite 250, Alpharetta, GA 30009
April 19, 2007 - Present

Past

MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 13092
BD
Alpharetta, GA
May 23, 2007 - August 14, 2007
UST SECURITIES CORP.Past·CRD# 13906
BD
Stamford, CT
April 15, 2005 - May 18, 2007
BIP WEALTH, LLCPast·CRD# 143208
RIA
Alpharetta, GA
July 27, 2007 - April 19, 2007
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.Past·CRD# 5393
RIA
Alpharetta, GA
March 28, 2003 - September 27, 2004
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.Past·CRD# 5393
BD
Westlake, TX
February 23, 1993 - September 27, 2004
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLCPast·CRD# 7471
BD
New York, NY
September 3, 1992 - September 16, 1992
CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.Past·CRD# 14714
BD
Greenwood Village, CO
September 11, 1991 - March 25, 1992

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Current Firm

BW
BIP WEALTH, LLC

BIP WEALTH, LLC | PREHMUS FINANCIAL | PEACHTREE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BUCKHEAD INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 143208 / SEC#: 801-68882
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/20/2008 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

3575 Piedmont Rd, Ne Bldg 15, Suite 730, Atlanta, GA 30305

Phone Number

(404) 495-5230

# of Employees

88

SEC notice filing (37 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 37 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - APPENDIX 1 (9/25/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

17,391

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$5,287,991,188

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/21/2025Cover PageReport
01/28/2025Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

IN NOVEMBER 2009, BILL BECAME AN EQUITY PARTNER (BUT PASSIVE MEMBER) IN BIP HOLDINGS, LLC, WHICH IS A MINORITY OWNER OF BIP CAPITAL, A VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM. THE COMPANY IS LOCATED AT 3575 PIEDMONT ROAD NE, BUILDING 15, SUITE 700, ATLANTA, GA 30305. BILL'S DUTIES ARE REVIEWING COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS QUARTERLY. BILL IS ALSO A PASSIVE MINORITY EQUITY OWNER OF BIP CAPITAL, LLC.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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BIP WEALTH, LLC

BIP WEALTH, LLC | PREHMUS FINANCIAL | PEACHTREE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BUCKHEAD INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 143208 / SEC#: 801-68882
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/20/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Georgia
(4/19/2007)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 2007About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1991About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1991About the Series 7 exam

Series 8 — General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Passed Apr 1995

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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