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William Crew III

Advisor at Crew Wealth Management

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Location

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Industry experience

32 years

About

William Crew is a CFP® professional with over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the principal advisor at Crew Wealth Management, a firm he has led since 2004, and has also been affiliated with LPL Financial since 1999. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches at Cal Poly University. Crew Wealth Management provides financial planning and consulting services primarily to business owners, individuals, families, and various business entities. The firm focuses on written financial plans and ongoing retainer engagements without managing client assets, emphasizing fundamental research and long-term investment strategies using mutual funds and ETFs.

Client services

Based on Crew Wealth Management

Financial planning

Expertise

Based on Crew Wealth Management

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Crew Wealth Management

Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for various financial planning services: $3,300 (Total Wealth Plan), $2,000 (Focus Plan), $700 (Annual Retainer), and negotiable fees for other services starting at $700

Commissions

Commission-based compensation from brokerage or mutual fund trail commissions and insurance product sales as registered representatives of LPL Financial

Project-based

Hourly fee of $600

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum fee of $3,300 for Total Wealth written financial plans Fee-only: Fixed fees of $3,300 for Total Wealth Plan, $2,000 for Focus Plan, $700 for Annual Retainer services, and negotiable fixed fees starting at $700 for other financial planning services

Location

1266 Monterey St.

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Most active in

California · Texas

Work history

Crew Wealth Management

2004 - Present (22 years)

LPL FInancial, LLC

1999 - Present (27 years)

Disclosures

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