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As a Financial Advisor, I am dedicated to helping individuals and businesses develop financial and strategies that line up with their needs, goals and risk tolerance. I hold the FINRA Series 7, 63 and 65 registrations. I also hold the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor™ designation, along with insurance licenses in Life, Annuities and Long Term Care.
Background and Experience
Billy has served as a Financial Advisor for 26 years. Prior to Merrill, he was a First Vice President – Investment Officer at Wells Fargo Advisors. He was Director of Marketing and Membership for the Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Billy also owned and held management positions in the new car and truck industry for 20 years.
A 1976 graduate of West Virginia University, he served as Head Student Athletic Trainer for the WVU Mountaineers.
Investment Process
In his role, Billy helps his clients with their investment needs and goals. He does this by developing a plan with these principles:
* Listen * Build
* Analyze * Manage
* Implement * Preserve
* Review * Transition
Away from the office
Billy volunteered at Medbrook Children’s Charity for 15 years, serving as a Charter Board member His service helped raise $800,000 for underserved children from Harrison County. He also served as Chairman and co-chair of the Harrison County American Heart Association Heartwalk for 10 years, raising $60,000 in his last year. He is a past board member of the Harrison County United Way and was the Charter President of the Shinnston Kiwanis.
Since graduating from WVU in 1976, Billy continues to co-chair events benefiting the Student Athletes at WVU. He serves on the Leadership Council of the WVU Cancer Institute. Billy also teaches “The Importance of Saving & Investing” at Notre Dame High School as a volunteer teacher.
West Virginia University
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