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William J. Harris

BIP WEALTH
Alpharetta, GA 30009
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CRD#: 2166332
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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.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bill Harris | Billy Harris | William Joseph Harris Jr

Other business activities


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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

April 19, 2007 - Present

BIP WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 2500 Northwinds Pkwy Suite 250, Alpharetta, GA 30009
RIA
CRD#: 143208
Alpharetta, GA
Past

July 27, 2007 - April 19, 2007

BIP WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143208
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

May 23, 2007 - August 14, 2007

MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13092
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

April 15, 2005 - May 18, 2007

UST SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13906
STAMFORD, CT
Past

March 28, 2003 - September 27, 2004

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

February 23, 1993 - September 27, 2004

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

September 3, 1992 - September 16, 1992

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 11, 1991 - March 25, 1992

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

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".
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 - (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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Georgia
(4/19/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/2/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/28/1995
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

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 - (2/20/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3575 Piedmont Rd, Ne Bldg 15, Suite 730, Atlanta, GA 30305
Mailing Address
Phone number
(404) 495-5230
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
77

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - APPENDIX 1 (10/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,697
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,460,675,379

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/28/2025
Cover Page

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Company Information


BIP WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 143208Alpharetta, GA 30009

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