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William Sweet

Managing Member at Ritholtz Wealth Management in New York, NY

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

William Sweet is Managing Member of Ritholtz Wealth Management, an investment adviser managing $9.42B, and works from its New York, NY office. William Sweet has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Ritholtz Wealth Management since 21 June 2021, has 5 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 7 and Series 66.

5
Years in industry
5
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 21 October 2026SEC record

Career

William Sweet has been Managing Member of Ritholtz Wealth Management since April 2019, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns under 5% of the firm.

Ritholtz Wealth Management is a New York, NY firm with $9.42B under management, 4,221 clients and 48 advisers across 15 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.

William Sweet is Chief Financial Officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management. Sweet responded to a 2013 post seeking CFP professionals and landed a job in 2015. Sweet has 19 years of industry experience.

  1. – present · 5 years
    New York, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 168652

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Ritholtz Wealth Management

  • CFP®

Investment adviser representative registrations

William Sweet is registered as an investment adviser representative in New York, since June 2021.

  • New YorkSince 21 June 2021

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 6611 January 2008
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 77 December 2007
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
William Alan Sweet
CRD
5420425
Firm
Ritholtz Wealth Management · CRD 168652
Role
Managing Member
Office
24 WEST 40TH STREET, 15TH FLOOR, New York, NY 10018
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
June 2021
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does William Sweet work?

William Sweet has been Managing Member of Ritholtz Wealth Management since April 2019.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 10 August 2026

Is William Sweet a financial advisor?

Yes. William Sweet has a current investment-adviser registration in New York, through Ritholtz Wealth Management since June 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

How many years of experience does William Sweet have?

William Sweet has 5 years in the financial industry, since June 2021, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

What exams has William Sweet passed?

William Sweet has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 2007. FINRA credited William Sweet with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Where is William Sweet based?

William Sweet’s registered office is in New York, NY.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is William Sweet registered with FINRA?

No. William Sweet has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is William Sweet a CFP?

Ritholtz Wealth Management lists William Sweet with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: William Sweet, CFP® biography, ritholtzwealth.com

How can I verify William Sweet’s record?

Search CRD 5420425 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes William Sweet’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Leadership at Ritholtz Wealth Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5420425, checked 21 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Ritholtz Wealth Management, filed 10 August 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Ritholtz Wealth Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.