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WMS Advisors, LLC

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Client assets under management

$276,794,172

Clients

131

42% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 7 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

26

Very Low

Average account size

$2,112,933

About

WMS Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and business entities, offering portfolio management on both discretionary and non‑discretionary bases, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consultations. The firm also provides advice on non‑securities matters such as business operations, tax planning, insurance, and cash flow analysis as part of its planning engagements.

Investment decisions are guided by a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and an asset‑class, structured investing approach that emphasizes ETFs, index funds, and diversified allocations with periodic rebalancing; portfolios may be supplemented with alternative investments such as private REITs, annuities, and oil and gas interests when appropriate. WMS tailors plans using a risk‑profile questionnaire and may implement strategies through in‑house management, third‑party managers, or commission-based arrangements depending on client needs.

The firm is notable for multiple cross‑disciplinary activities uncommon for its peer group: several associated persons are licensed as broker‑dealer representatives and as insurance agents, permitting commission and insurance product transactions alongside fee‑based advisory services, and some principals are Certified Public Accountants with an affiliated accounting practice that provides separate accounting services. These overlapping roles and a recent majority ownership transition tied to succession planning are disclosed by the firm and are managed through stated policies to address potential conflicts of interest.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Retirement income strategy Income planning Long-term care insurance Tax-loss harvesting Real estate investing

Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $499,999: 1.25% $500,000 - $999,999: 1.00% $1,000,000 - $1,999,999: 0.90% $2,000,000 - $4,999,999: 0.80% $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 0.70% $10,000,000+: Negotiable

Commissions

Commissions primarily for alternative investments payable to Associated Persons; commission-based accounts represent less than 1% of assets under management.

Project-based

Hourly rates range from $75 to $350 per hour; $500 advance retainer required.

Other

Account minimum: $250,000 Fee-only: Hourly fees range from $75 to $350 per hour; $500 advance retainer required for hourly engagements.

Main office location

WMS Advisors, LLC

6135 Park South Drive, Suite 510

Charlotte NC 28210, United States

Number of offices

4

Most active in

District of Columbia · Florida · Maryland · North Carolina · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Henry M

Series 63, Series 65

Rockville, MD

WMS Advisors, LLC

Henry Meadows is a financial advisor with WMS Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Grove Point Investments LLC and currently serves as an Accounting and Tax Senior Advisor at CBIZ Inc. Meadows also acts as a trustee for the Virginia Harris Holsinger Trust and is involved in life insurance sales. WMS Advisors, LLC provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, families, and various entities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a structured, asset-class investment approach using ETFs, index funds, stocks, and bonds, supplemented by alternatives when appropriate, and integrates tax, insurance, and retirement plan analysis into its services.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Long-term care insurance Tax-loss harvesting Real estate investing Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Timothy P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

WMS Advisors, LLC

Timothy Paschall is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at WMS Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Grove Point Investments, and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. Outside of finance, he is involved in agriculture and farming ventures, including managing The Deer Farm and Alexander Mountain Corporation. WMS Advisors, LLC provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, families, and various entities, offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and employer retirement plan analysis. The firm employs a structured, asset-class investment approach using ETFs, index funds, individual securities, and alternatives, supported by a team with diverse professional credentials and service capabilities.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Long-term care insurance Tax-loss harvesting Real estate investing Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Alexander S

ChFC®, Series 66

Bethesda, MD

WMS Advisors, LLC

Alexander Schutz is a ChFC® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with WMS Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Williams Associates, and Grove Point Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches varsity soccer at Holy Child School. WMS Advisors, LLC provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, families, and various plan and trust entities. The firm employs a structured, asset-class investment approach using ETFs, index funds, stocks, and bonds, with additional options for alternatives, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Long-term care insurance Tax-loss harvesting Real estate investing Retired Founder/Business Owner
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David W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

WMS Advisors, LLC

David Williams is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at WMS Advisors, LLC since 1999. He has held roles at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and TWG Advisor Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner involved in insurance sales and acts as a trustee for a testamentary trust. WMS Advisors, LLC provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm uses a structured, asset-class approach emphasizing ETFs, index funds, and individual securities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside comprehensive financial and retirement plan services.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Long-term care insurance Tax-loss harvesting Real estate investing Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas M

CFP®, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

WMS Advisors, LLC

Thomas Maclennan is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He is a partner and Chief Compliance Officer at WMS Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2010, and also has roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and TGM Capital, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Maclennan serves on the board and finance committee of the Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, a nonprofit organization. WMS Advisors, LLC provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, families, and institutional clients, utilizing a structured asset-class approach focused on ETFs, index funds, and individual securities. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and integrates insurance and tax planning services through a team with cross-licensed professionals.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Long-term care insurance Tax-loss harvesting Real estate investing Retired Founder/Business Owner
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