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J.F. Williams Co., Inc.

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Client assets under management

$282,192,814

Clients

142

35% high-net worth

Advisors

4

of 4 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

36

Low

Average account size

$1,987,273

About

J.F. Williams Co., Inc. provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm operates on a fee-only basis and does not accept commissions or sell insurance or commissioned financial products.

The firm implements a tailored investment policy statement for every client and uses broadly diversified mutual funds and ETFs to align portfolios with each client’s risk/return profile, providing quarterly performance reports and at least an annual review. Uncommonly for a team firm, J.F. Williams manages 100% of client assets on a non-discretionary basis—transactions are cleared with clients before trades are placed.

J.F. Williams begins client relationships through ongoing investment management rather than one-time plans and centralizes custody on the Schwab Institutional platform for trade execution and operational support. The advisory team includes multiple CFP® practitioners and places explicit emphasis on understanding clients’ life transitions and behavioral drivers as part of the planning and IPS process.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

General retirement planning Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis

Fee options

Fixed

$1,000 for Investment Policy Statement; $2,500 for Financial Plan

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.00% $100,001 - $250,000: 0.90% $250,001 - $500,000: 0.80% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.70% $1,000,001 - $2,500,000: 0.60% $2,500,001 - $5,000,000: 0.50% $5,000,001 - $7,500,000: 0.40% $7,500,001 - $10,000,000: 0.30% $10,000,001+: 0.20%

Project-based

$200 per hour for advisor/planner, $100 per hour for associate planner, $25 per hour for administrative assistant

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning flat fees: $1,000 for Investment Policy Statement; $2,500 for Financial Plan; hourly rates: $200/hr for advisor/planner, $100/hr for associate planner, $25/hr for administrative assistant

Main office location

J.F. Williams Co., Inc.

1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1603

Denver CO 80203, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Colorado · Louisiana · Nebraska · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Juan G

Series 63, Series 66

Denver, CO

J.F. Williams Co., Inc.

Juan Guevara is a financial advisor at J.F. Williams Co., Inc. in Denver, Colorado, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.F. Williams Co., Inc. since 2016. J.F. Williams Co., Inc. is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses a formal investment policy statement for each client and focuses on strategic asset allocation with primarily no-load mutual funds and ETFs, managing assets on a non-discretionary basis with client approval for all trades.

General retirement planning Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis
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Adam V

CFP®, Series 65

Denver, CO

J.F. Williams Co., Inc.

Adam Van Wert is a CFP® certificant with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.F. Williams Co., Inc. in Denver, CO since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at IWP Wealth Management and First National Bank of Colorado, as well as positions related to Colorado State University. J.F. Williams Co., Inc. is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses a structured investment policy statement process and emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, and tax-efficient portfolio management, operating primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

General retirement planning Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis
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Matthew E

CFP®, Series 65

Denver, CO

J.F. Williams Co., Inc.

Matthew Elliott is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and has been with J.F. Williams Co., Inc. in Denver, CO since 2008. He holds the Series 65 designation and is part of a four-advisor team. J.F. Williams Co., Inc. is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses a formal investment policy statement process focused on strategic asset allocation, diversification, and low trading activity, managing approximately $251.5 million non-discretionarily for about 142 clients as of year-end 2024.

General retirement planning Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis
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Holly P

CFP®, Series 65

Denver, CO

J.F. Williams Co., Inc.

Holly Pickens is a CFP® professional with two years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.F. Williams Co., Inc. in Denver, CO. Her background includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Essential Investment Partners, along with involvement in the Rock Cheer Company since 2025. J.F. Williams Co., Inc. is a fee-only advisory firm that serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm follows a non-discretionary investment approach, emphasizing formal investment policy statements, strategic asset allocation, and low-turnover portfolios primarily using no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis
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