Christian Williams - President

Christian has been in the financial services industry for over 31 years serving in a variety of roles. He founded his own firm in 2019; Williams Private Wealth Advisory and Consulting, LLC specializing in working with Financial Advisors and Investment Firms across the world to assist in growth, mergers, aquistions, recruiting as well as consulting on starting and running a successful financial services business. Christian is accredited as a Registered Corporate Coach. (RCC)

Prior to launching Williams Private Wealth & Consulting, he was a Director and ran the eastern part of the United States for the RIA division for Raymond James, growing it to over $20 Billion in assets in six years. 

Following (3) years of playing professional golf on various tours across the country; Christian joined Merrill Lynch in 1993 as a Financial Advisor. He built a successful financial advisory practice managing more than $200 million in assets before starting a career in management in Merrill Lynch’s Washington DC office in 1999. In 2003 he moved to UBS as a Director where he ran retail offices in the state of North Carolina. 

During his tenure at Raymond James, UBS and Merrill Lynch; Christian received numerous awards for his achievements as a top Advisor and Director. 

Christian earned his bachelor’s degree with a double major in Economics and Political Science from Florida State University. During his time there, he was a 2 time All-American and captain of the FSU golf team. 

He lives in Raleigh, NC with his wife Kristen of 30 years and three long haired chihuahuas, Chico, Ruby and Prada. They are proud parents of two children Conner (26) of Nashville, TN and Kara (24) of Raleigh, NC.

Christian and Kristen are very active in their church as well as several local and national ministries supporting the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

**1 Corinthians 15:1-4**