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Gary Stuart Williams

AIF®, CFP®
President·WILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT
COLUMBIA, MD
·CRD# 2470323·32 years experience

Professional Summary

Gary Stuart Williams, AIF®, CFP® is the Founder and President of Williams Asset Management, a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) firm dedicated to helping individuals, families, and business owners pursue long-term financial confidence through personalized planning and investment strategies. With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Gary began his career in 1994 and has built a reputation for client-focused guidance, fiduciary responsibility, and community leadership. Gary specializes in comprehensive financial planning,...

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fixed / Negotiated Fee

Fee Structure

$1M–$5M

Account Minimum

Under 20

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Who I Serve

High Net Worth Individuals & Families
Pre-Retirees
Retirees

Services Offered

  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Tax Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Business Services
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Alternative Investments

Specializations

Portfolio Optimization
Business Exit & Succession Planning

Biography

Growing up as the son of a Baltimore County bricklayer, Gary learned lifelong lessons about money at an early age. His family’s frequent financial struggles (deepening with the death of Gary’s mother when he was just eight years old) forced them to periodically rely on welfare, with little or no extra cash for emergencies. This experience instilled a profound belief in hard work, putting family first, and saving and investing for a more secure future—values...

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Direct

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LinkedIn

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Facebook

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Email

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Website

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary
CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1997

Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT·CRD# 338196
RIA
8850 Columbia 100 Parkway Suite 204, Columbia, MD 21045
January 30, 2026 - Present
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK·CRD# 8032
RIA
Columbia, MD
October 19, 2005 - January 30, 2026
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK·CRD# 8032
BD
Columbia, MD
October 19, 2005 - April 2, 2018
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Columbia, MD
May 3, 1994 - October 19, 2005
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
March 28, 1994 - October 19, 2005
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
March 28, 1994 - October 19, 2005

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Current Firm

WA
WILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT

WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | WILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 338196 / SEC#: 801-135121
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2026 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

8850 Columbia 100 Parkway Suite 204, Columbia, MD 21045

Phone Number

(410) 740-0220

# of Employees

9

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 14 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT ADV PART2A 2026 (3/23/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,608

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$661,067,873

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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.

1. Fixed Insurance Sales At Branch Location, Investment Related. 2. GSW Capital Holdings, LLC - Sole Member Of Real Estate Holding Company, Not Conducted At Branch Location, Non-Investment Related. 3. Williams & Associates, Inc. - Sole Owner Of Entity Created To Process Securities And Insurance Business, Investment Related. 4. Author of book, "Art of Retirement"; Located in Fulton, MD, as of 8/26/2025; 0% of time spent during business hours; Not conducted at branch location; Not investment related. 5. Trustee for the Williams Asset Management 401(k) Plan 6. Involvement in nonprofits, including a member of Mount St. Joseph High School Investment Committee, Investment Committee Chair with Y of Central Maryland, and Executive Committee Member & Secretary of the Board of Directors with Y of Central Maryland.

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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".
WA
WILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT

WILLIAMS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | WILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 338196 / SEC#: 801-135121
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2026 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
Maryland
(1/30/2026)
IAR
Texas
(3/25/2026)

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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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1997About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Apr 1994About the Series 65 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Apr 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1994About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2015About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Gary

  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Tax Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Business Services
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Alternative Investments

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