Derek Williams has been President & Chief Compliance Officer of Williams Wealth Management Group since January 2007, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Derek Williams holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Management Information Systems from the University of South Florida.
Williams Wealth Management Group, Inc. is a Bradenton, FL firm with $161M under management, 475 clients and 1 adviser in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Derek R. Williams is Founder and CEO of Williams Wealth Management Group Inc. He founded the firm in 2007, and before that he worked as an advisor with two accounting and financial services firms. Since 1996 he has worked with individuals, families and business owners on financial and retirement planning, wealth management and transfer, and investment research.
Derek Williams’ longest registration was 16 years at Williams Wealth Management Group, Inc. (2008–2024). Before joining Williams Wealth Management Group in 2025, Derek Williams was registered through Moseley Investment Management, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.
- – present · 1 yearBradenton, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 147341
- – · 16 yearsBradenton, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 147341
- Moseley Investment Management, Inc.– · 7 yearsBradenton, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 124152
- Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.– · 7 yearsBrandeton, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 23131
Professional designations
Listed by Williams Wealth Management Group
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Derek Williams is registered as an investment adviser representative in Florida, since March 2025.
- FloridaSince 20 March 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 21 August 2000 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 1 August 2000 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Derek Ryan Williams
- CRD
- 4202594
- Firm
- Williams Wealth Management Group · CRD 147341
- Role
- President & Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 2328 MANATEE AVENUE WEST, Bradenton, FL 34205
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2001
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- williamswealth360.com
Where does Derek Williams work?
Derek Williams has been President & Chief Compliance Officer of Williams Wealth Management Group, Inc. since January 2007, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Derek Williams a financial advisor?
Yes. Derek Williams has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, through Williams Wealth Management Group since March 2025.
How many years of experience does Derek Williams have?
Derek Williams has 25 years in the financial industry, since May 2001, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Derek Williams passed?
Derek Williams has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 63 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in August 2000. FINRA credited Derek Williams with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Derek Williams work before Williams Wealth Management Group?
Before Williams Wealth Management Group, Derek Williams was registered through Moseley Investment Management, Inc., April 2002 to August 2009; Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., October 2001 to October 2009.
Where is Derek Williams based?
Derek Williams’ registered office is in Bradenton, FL.
Is Derek Williams registered with FINRA?
No. Derek Williams has no current broker registration.
Is Derek Williams a CFP?
Williams Wealth Management Group lists Derek Williams with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Derek Williams’ record?
Search CRD 4202594 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Derek Williams’ full registration record.