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31yrs

William Murphy

Financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors

William Murphy is a fiduciary financial advisor in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, with 31 years in the industry. William joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2008, after four years at A. G. Edwards & Sons. Wells Fargo Advisors offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.

One of 16 advisors with offices in Mountain Lakes, and one of 14 fiduciaries.

Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046Top 15% by experience nationwideFiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience31 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 15% by experience nationwide
Office333 Route 46 W Suite 101, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$475,575
Advisors at the firm14,100
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Wells Fargo Advisors

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services

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Licenses

Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.

Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2008 – now
  2. 2003 – 2008
    A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.Previously

Questions to ask William

Tailored to William’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About William

How do I contact William?

Call Wells Fargo Advisors at (314) 875-3000 and ask for William Murphy. William works from the Mountain Lakes, NJ office.

How long has William been a financial advisor?

William has been in the industry since 1996, about 31 years. Top 15% by experience nationwide.

What licenses does William hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is William a fiduciary?

William is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is William paid?

Wells Fargo Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask William for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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