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Gary Bechtold is a fiduciary financial advisor in Wilmington, North Carolina, with 3 years in the industry. Gary joined Raymond James & Associates in 2023, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 428 advisors with offices in Wilmington, and one of 402 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience3 years (since 2023)
How that compares ?3 years in the industry
Office101 Autumn Hall Drive Suite 220, Wilmington, NC 28403
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$788,879
Advisors at the firm5,796
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Raymond James & Associates
Financial planningInvestment 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
- 2023 – nowRaymond James & Associates, Inc.Current firm
Contact Gary
(727) 567-1000Firm headquarters in St. Petersburg, FL. Ask for Gary. 101 Autumn Hall Drive Suite 220Wilmington, NC 28403Office · Get directions Firm websitewww.alexbrown.com
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- 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?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- 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 Gary
How do I contact Gary?
Call Raymond James & Associates at (727) 567-1000 and ask for Gary Bechtold. Gary works from the Wilmington, NC office.
How long has Gary been a financial advisor?
Gary has been in the industry since 2023, about 3 years. 3 years in the industry.
What licenses does Gary hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Gary a fiduciary?
Gary is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Gary paid?
Raymond James & Associates reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Gary 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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