William
Ernest

Commonwealth Financial Network

CRD#6893685
Investment Advisor
in Waukesha, WI

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About this Advisor

William Ernest is a financial advisor based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, working with Commonwealth Financial Network. William has previously held positions at Shopko, Best Buy, City Of Port Washington Street Department, Wisconsin Union, University Of Wisconsin-Madison, Wells Fargo, Woodbury Financial Services Inc/Reis Financial Services, LLC, Avantax Investment Services, Inc, Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC, R &R Wealth Management LLC, and Commonwealth Financial Network. William has passed the Series 63 and Series 65 regulatory exams and is registered to provide services in Wisconsin. Currently, William is part of Commonwealth Financial Network, which operates out of Waukesha, Wisconsin. The firm has 1,613 offices and 4,500 employees. The firm manages assets totaling $177.0 billion and serves a variety of clients, including charitable organizations and high-net-worth individuals. The services offered by the firm include financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutional clients, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers, publication of newsletters, and educational seminars. The fee structure at Commonwealth Financial Network includes asset-based, hourly, fixed, and commission-based fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 63, Series 65

Services Offered

Financial planning services, Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses, Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients, Pension consulting services, Selection of other advisers, Publication of periodicals or newsletters, Educational seminars/workshops

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees, Commissions

Office Location

N14 W23900 Stone Ridge Drive
Waukesha, WI 53188

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Commonwealth Financial Network Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$177,031,841,416

WI Average: $16,012,751,954
Total Number of Employees

4,500

WI Average: 118
Total Number of Accounts

623,075

WI Average: 4,567
Average Account Size

$284,126

WI Average: $3,506,186

Investment Advisory Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pension consulting services
  • Selection of other advisers
  • Publication of periodicals or newsletters
  • Educational seminars/workshops

William Ernest Work History

2023 - Present (1 year)

Commonwealth Financial Network

2021 - Present (3 years)

R &R Wealth Management LLC

2021 - 2023 (2 years)

Avantax Investment Services, Inc

2021 - 2023 (2 years)

Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC

2018 - 2018 (< 1 year)

Wells Fargo

2018 - 2021 (3 years)

Woodbury Financial Services Inc/Reis Financial Services, LLC

2017 - 2017 (< 1 year)

City Of Port Washington Street Department

2017 - 2017 (< 1 year)

Wisconsin Union

2015 - 2017 (2 years)

Best Buy

2014 - 2017 (3 years)

University Of Wisconsin-Madison

2013 - 2015 (2 years)

Shopko

Disclosures

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Caleb Sams
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Thomas Keefer
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Allen Vitale
Rochester, NY
Casey Giraud
Allentown, PA
Paul Trinh
Washington, DC
John Mccann
Glastonbury, CT

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