# Williams Asset Management

> Williams Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Columbia, MD, registered since 2026, reporting $500 million to $1 billion in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 27, 2026.

- CRD: 338196
- Filed as: WILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT
- Legal name: Williams & Associates, Inc.
- Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved)
- Location: Columbia, MD
- Filing period: October 2026
- Form ADV filing dated: May 27, 2026
- SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/338196
- AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/williams-asset-management-columbia-md-338196

## Quick answers

**How is Williams Asset Management compensated?**
On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Williams Asset Management reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; fixed fees (other than subscription fees).

**Where is Williams Asset Management located?**
Williams Asset Management's principal office is in Columbia, MD, according to its Form ADV.

**Is Williams Asset Management registered with the SEC or a state?**
Williams Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2026. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 338196.

**How much does Williams Asset Management manage?**
Williams Asset Management reports $661,067,873 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated May 27, 2026 (99% discretionary).

**What types of clients does Williams Asset Management serve?**
By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (433).

**Which custodians does Williams Asset Management use?**
Williams Asset Management's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists LPL Financial LLC as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets.

**Does Williams Asset Management report any disciplinary disclosures?**
Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/338196

**Does Williams Asset Management state an account minimum?**
Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 23, 2026 says: "There is an Household minimum of $1,000,000, which may be waived by WAM in its discretion."

**What changed in Williams Asset Management's recent Form ADV filings?**
In the June 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $0 to $661,067,873.

## From the Form ADV filing

### Compensation (Item 5.E)
- A percentage of assets under your management
- Fixed fees (other than subscription fees)

### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 23, 2026)

- Account minimum: $1,000,000 (the brochure says it may be waived or negotiated)

> There is an Household minimum of $1,000,000, which may be waived by WAM in its discretion.

As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable.

### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3))
- LPL Financial LLC

Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian.

### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F)
- Total: $661,067,873
- Discretionary: $654,348,508
- Non-discretionary: $6,719,365

### Clients (Item 5.D)

| Client type | Clients | Assets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High net worth individuals | 433 | $661,067,873 |

### Advisory services (Item 5.G)
- Financial planning services
- Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
- Selection of other advisers (including private fund managers)

### Firm details
- Registered since: 2026 (0 years)
- Employees: 9 total, 6 performing advisory functions
- Wrap fee program participation: No
- States registered or notice-filed: CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, IN, MA, MD, NC, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA
- Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11.

### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I)
- williamsassetmanagement.com
- Facebook @Williamsassetmanagement
- Instagram @williamsasset
- LinkedIn @williamsassetmanagement
- X @WilliamsAsset

## Changes in the filing (last 12 months)

### June 2026
- Regulatory assets under management went from $0 to $661,067,873.

### February 2026
- Newly registered with the SEC.

## Source

Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. Williams Asset Management (CRD 338196): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.