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Bradford G. Williams

BOSTON PORTFOLIO ADVISERS
Boston, MA 02108-3810
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CRD#: 4617841
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Professional summary


Bradford Garet Williams, who also goes by Brad Garet Williams, Bradford G Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at BOSTON PORTFOLIO ADVISERS located in Boston, Massachusetts and LEBED ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Bradford is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Bradford has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Brad Garet Williams | Bradford G 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.
I AM CURRENTLY AN OFFICER OF LEBED ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC ("LAM") LOCATED AT 6 BEACON STREET, BOSTON, MA 02108. LAM IS A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER SERVING PRIMARILY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND TRUSTS. MY POSITION IS DIRECTOR OF FUND RESEARCH. I WAS APPOINTED TO THIS POSITION AND AS AN OFFICER OF LAM IN MARCH OF 2011. I AM NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF LAM, BUT AM COMPENSATED FOR THE SERVICES I PROVIDE. MY DUTIES INVOLVE SELECTION AND MONITORING OF MUTUAL FUNDS AND EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS AS WELL AS MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS ON CHANGES TO CLIENT HOLDINGS OF THESE SECURITIES. ON OCCASION I MAY BE INVOLVED IN MARKETING LAM'S SERVICES TO PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS. I DEVOTE LESS THAN 20 HOURS A MONTH TO MY LAM DUTIES, ANY OR ALL OF WHICH MAY TAKE PLACE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 24, 2014 - Present

BOSTON PORTFOLIO ADVISERS

Office #1: 6 Beacon Street Suite 725, Boston, MA 02108-3810
RIA
CRD#: 172374
Boston, MA
Current

July 14, 2023 - Present

LEBED ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 6 Beacon Street Suite 725, Boston, MA 02108-3810
RIA
CRD#: 125279
Boston, MA
Past

March 10, 2006 - December 8, 2015

BOSTON INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133725
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 19, 2003 - August 26, 2005

WINGATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105012
L:EXINGTON, MA

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
Arizona
(9/21/2023)
IAR
Massachusetts
(11/24/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/14/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


BP
BOSTON PORTFOLIO ADVISERS
BOSTON PORTFOLIO ADVISERS | BOSTON PORTFOLIO ADVISERS, LLC | BOSTON PORTFOLIO ADVISERS INC.

CRD#: 172374 / SEC#:

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2023 Approved)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/24/2014 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2016 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2018 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
6 Beacon Street Suite 725, Boston, MA 02108-3810
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 227-7807
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts343
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 98,301,478

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Company Information


BOSTON PORTFOLIO ADVISERS

CRD#: 172374Boston, MA 02108-3810

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