William R. Morton

MBL ADVISORS

Charlotte, NC 28204

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CRD#: 6196579

Professional summary

William Read Morton, who also goes by Billy Morton, William Morton, is a registered financial advisor currently at MBL ADVISORS located in Charlotte, North Carolina and M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. William has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Billy Morton | William Morton

Other business activities

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1) SERVE ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF E. DILLON & CO., A LIMESTONE QUARRY OWNED BY MY FAMILY FOR 150 YEARS. THE ADDRESS IS 2522 SWORDS CREEK RD, SWORDS CREEK VA 24649. THE BOARD MEETS QUARTER ANNUALLY. 2) MBL ADVISORS INC; 1017 E MOREHEAD STREET, SUITE 100, CHARLOTTE, NC 28204; 8/6/2018; MANAGING DIRECTOR; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 0 HOURS/MONTH; 0 HOURS/MONTH DURING BUSINESS HOURS; NO COMPENSATION 3) MBL WEALTH, LLC; 1017 E MOREHEAD STREET, SUITE 100, CHARLOTTE, NC 28204; 02/05/2020; PRESIDENT; INDEPENDENT RIA; INVESTMENT RELATED; 160 HOURS/MONTH; 160 HOURS/MONTH DURING BUSINESS HOURS; OWNERSHIP. 4) ARKETA CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC; 1641 DILWORTH ROAD WEST CHARLOTTE, NC 28203; HOLDING COMPANY; INVESTMENT RELATED; MEMBER; HOLDING COMPANY FOR PRIVATE INVESTMENTS; 8/26/25; 0 HO/MO.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 13, 2019 - Present

MBL ADVISORS

Office #1: 301 S. Mcdowell Street Suite 1100, Charlotte, NC 28204

RIA

CRD#: 305176

Charlotte, NC

Current

August 6, 2018 - Present

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 301 S Mcdowell Street, Suite 1100, Charlotte, NC 28204

RIA

CRD#: 43285

Charlotte, NC

Past

August 6, 2018 - January 30, 2020

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 43285

PORTLAND, OR

Past

August 27, 2013 - August 3, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

August 6, 2013 - August 3, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

CHARLOTTE, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MBL ADVISORS

MBL ADVISORS | MBL WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 305176 / SEC#: 801-117591

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/7/2019 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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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North Carolina
(8/6/2018)

IAR

North Carolina
(11/13/2019)

IAR

Texas
(6/19/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/26/2013

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: 8/6/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

MBL ADVISORS

MBL ADVISORS | MBL WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 305176 / SEC#: 801-117591

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/7/2019 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

301 S. Mcdowell Street Suite 1100, Charlotte, NC 28204

Mailing Address

Phone number

(704) 333-8461

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MBL WEALTH ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	951
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,142,902,910

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/17/2022	Cover Page	Report

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William R. Morton

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view William Read Morton's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MBL ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/26/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/6/2013

FINRA

Current Firm

MBL ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

MBL ADVISORS

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