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William Watson

Salem Investment Counselors · Winston-Salem, North Carolina

William Watson is a fee-only financial advisor at Salem Investment Counselors in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Salem Investment Counselors reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmSalem Investment Counselors
Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly · Fixed fees
Assets under management$4.19B across 3,120 accounts
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in NC, VA · CRD 2490004
Exams passedSeries 63 (1998)
Firm size18 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.saleminvestment.com

How William's firm compares

  • Salem Investment Counselors's average account is about $1.3 million, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 3,120 accounts).

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Questions about William

Is William Watson a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: William holds no broker registration, and Salem Investment Counselors reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does William charge for financial advice?

William's firm, Salem Investment Counselors, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is William Watson based?

William Watson is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Is William Watson registered with the SEC?

Yes. William Watson is registered as an investment adviser representative in NC and VA (CRD 2490004), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Salem Investment Counselors manage?

Salem Investment Counselors reports $4.19B across 3,120 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact William Watson?

Through William's website, www.saleminvestment.com.

What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms

Where this information comes from

  • SEC adviser records : the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
  • SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
  • Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.

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