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Gary S. Williams of Williams Asset Management Named to Forbes’ 2026 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors List for Eight Consecutive Year

May 1, 2026

Columbia, Maryland (April 22 2026) — Williams Asset Management, an independent investment and financial planning firm in Howard County, Maryland, is proud to announce that its Founder, CEO and President, Gary S. Williams, CFP®, CRPC®, AIF®, has once again been named to Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for 2026. This marks the eighth consecutive year that Williams has earned this prestigious recognition, strengthening his standing as one of Maryland’s widely recognized wealth advisors.

Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list highlights top-performing wealth advisors across the country, evaluating candidates based on key criteria including client retention, industry experience, assets under management, and compliance records. The ranking is developed in partnership with SHOOK Research through an independent evaluation process that considers both quantitative data and qualitative factors, ensuring that exceptional advisors earn a place on the list. Gary’s placement in the Maryland State (High Net Worth) category reflects his specialized expertise and long-standing dedication to serving the financial needs of high-net-worth clients throughout the state.

“Eight consecutive years on this list is a milestone I do not take lightly,” said Williams. “It is a direct reflection of the clients who trust us with their financial futures and the incredible team at Williams Asset Management who show up every single day, committed to doing right by them. Our mission has never changed: to deliver honest, personalized guidance that helps our clients live the lives they’ve worked so hard to build. This recognition motivates us to keep raising the bar.”

Gary founded Williams Asset Management in 1994 and has spent over three decades building a firm rooted in integrity, transparency, and a genuine commitment to client outcomes. Under his leadership, the firm continues to grow, serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and corporate retirement plan clients throughout the Baltimore-Washington region and beyond.

About Williams Asset Management

Founded in 1994 and based in Columbia, Maryland, Williams Asset Management is a full-service Registered Investment Advisory firm offering financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, and businesses in the Baltimore area.

For more information about Williams Asset Management and its services, visit www.WilliamsAssetManagement.com or contact their office at 410-740-0220. Advisory services offered through Williams Asset Management®, a Registered Investment Adviser

Gary S. Williams, CFP®, CRPC®, AIF® named 2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, created by SHOOK Research. Published by Forbes on April 2026 based on data gathered from June 2024 to June 2025. Not indicative of advisor’s future performance. Your experience may vary. For more information, please visit Forbes. A fee was not paid by either Williams Asset Management or its investment professionals to receive the award or ranking but may have completed self-surveys for consideration or provided compensation for use of recognition in marketing materials. The award or ranking is based upon specific criteria and methodology. Recognitions were determined through a combination of third party research, data analysis, public voting, or other independent methodology.  No ranking or recognition should be construed as an endorsement by any past or current client of Williams Asset Management or its investment professionals.