RBC Capital Markets
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Wellesley Hills
3yrs
William Danforth has worked in the financial industry for 3 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. William joined Merrill in 2024, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 151 advisors with offices in Wellesley Hills, and one of 147 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience3 years (since 2023)
How that compares ?3 years in the industry
Office45 William St, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
FirmMerrill
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$860,085
Advisors at the firm25,559
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Merrill
Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2024 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact William
(800) 637-7455Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for William. 45 William StWellesley Hills, MA 02481Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask William
Tailored to William’s registration and firm.
- Who on your team supports you, and who reviews the recommendations you make?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- 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 Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for William Danforth. William works from the Wellesley Hills, MA office.
How long has William been a financial advisor?
William has been in the industry since 2023, about 3 years. 3 years in the industry.
What licenses does William hold?
Series 66. 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?
Merrill 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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