Timothy J. Williams

Some features on this profile are disabled

CRD#: 4433216

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Timothy James Williams, who also goes by T.j. Williams, was a registered financial professional .

Timothy is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Timothy had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography

T. J. brings over 20 years of diverse financial services experience in the areas of retirement, investment, real estate, comprehensive financial planning and wholesale distribution. His experience has led him to be a resource to both institutions and financial advisors in helping their high and ultra-high-worth clients reach their often complex financial goals. In these roles, he has been a frequent industry speaker at both regional and national conferences as well as a sought-after resource on practice management and financial advisor training.

A seasoned professional with a financial planning background, T. J. also brings an extensive amount of knowledge in both residential and commercial real estate investment sectors. Ranging from single-family to self-storage, and from parking lots to multi-family apartment building portfolios, T. J.'s firsthand experience is one example of the unique range of experiences that he brings to both advisors and their clients. Through a disciplined and prescriptive approach to planning, viewed through a tax and estate planning lens, T. J. and his team work with clients to make the most of what they have accumulated and create efficiencies for their client’s financial lives.  

His role at Wealth Enhancement Group allows him to call on all of his experience to match and build the right team of professionals for each client. 

A frequent contributor on financial topics, T. J. has been prominently featured and quoted in Bloomberg, CNBC, TheStreet and The Washington Post in addition to other financial media outlets.  

When not serving as a resource for his advisors and their clients, you can find him spending time with his wife and 2 children. An avid reader, in his free time you can also find him, working out, or learning new skills like scuba diving or trying his hand at aviation.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Aliases

T.j. Williams

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.

1. 12/01/2012 - DONEGAL PROPERTIES LLC/ BUSINESS ENTITY FOR TAX/INVESTMENT PURPOSES ONLY/ NOT INVESTMENT RELATED/ 0%/ SCHWENKSVILLE, PA 2. 10/01/2016 - TIMOTHY J & VALERIE WILLIAMS/ REAL ESTATE RENTAL/ INVESTMENT RELATED/ 1%/ 31 WARWICK CIR, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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

None

Experience

Past

October 6, 2021 - August 11, 2025

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 116407

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 5, 2021 - August 11, 2025

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 130139

PLYMOUTH, MN

Past

September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

MALVERN, PA

Past

September 23, 2020 - August 30, 2021

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 4452

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Past

January 14, 2016 - March 29, 2016

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 120270

DENVER, CO

Past

January 28, 2014 - September 17, 2020

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 40178

DENVER, CO

Past

November 28, 2012 - January 27, 2014

SPC

RIA

CRD#: 110692

HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ

Past

February 13, 2012 - January 20, 2014

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 158538

WEST DES MOINES, IA

Past

December 9, 2010 - January 30, 2012

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 40178

FRANKLIN, TN

Past

August 3, 2009 - December 1, 2010

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 21675

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Past

November 27, 2007 - December 1, 2010

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 21675

WEST CHESTER, PA

Past

October 17, 2002 - December 5, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

WILMINGTON, DE

Past

October 17, 2002 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

October 17, 2002 - December 5, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

WILMINGTON, DE

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".

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP, LLC | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 116407 / SEC#: 801-60749

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2001 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/24/2002

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/16/2002

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP, LLC | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 116407 / SEC#: 801-60749

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2001 Approved)

Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium

Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.

Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.

See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address

505 N Highway 169 Suite 900, Plymouth, MN 55441

Mailing Address

Phone number

(763) 417-1700

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

1,230

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

WEAS ADV PART 2A (10/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	186,400
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 94,632,028,506

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/20/2024	Cover Page	Report
03/05/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Contact information

Similar Advisors

Stephen Zahka

EDWARD JONES

IAR

Marlborough, MA

Frank Moore

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

IAR

Greenwich, CT

Marshall Rosen

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

IAR

Fort Lauderdale, FL

We're Here To Help

Advisor Monitoring

Firm Stability Insights

Timothy J. Williams

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

SPC

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/24/2002

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/16/2002

Current Firm

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Contact information

Similar Advisors