Merrill team managing $842 million bolts to Raymond James

Merrill team managing $842 million bolts to Raymond James
The four advisers in Salt Lake City, who operate as Williams & Townsend Wealth Management Partners, are joining the firm's employee unit.
JUN 23, 2021

A four-adviser, seven-person team managing $842 million at Merrill Lynch in Salt Lake City has moved to the Raymond James employee channel.

Advisers Steven G. Williams, Kevin Townsend, Steven R. Williams and Pamela Fisher made the switch, along with practice business manager Kim Smith and senior client service associates Barbara Hillman and Anne Beck. They operate as Williams & Townsend Wealth Management Partners.

Steven G. Williams spent almost 30 years at Merrill Lynch.

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