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William John Zimmer

Investment Adviser Representative at Fortress Private Ledger, LLC

Pisgah Forrest, NCCRD #5924654Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
13 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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William John Zimmer is an investment adviser representative with Fortress Private Ledger, LLC in Pisgah Forrest, NC, where they have been registered since 2018. They have worked in the securities industry since 2013 and were previously registered with MML Investors Services, LLC. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in North Carolina.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
North Carolina

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 3/29/2016
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 7/28/2011
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 4/6/2017
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 7/12/2011

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Fortress Private Ledger, LLCCurrent
11/20/2018 – Pisgah Forrest, NC
MML Investors Services, LLC
8/4/2016 – 4/6/2017Raleigh, NC

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. MASS Mutual LIFE Insurance Company
    Jan 2013 – Apr 2017Raleigh, NC
  2. MML Investors Services
    Jan 2013 – Apr 2017Raleigh, NC
  3. Ecusta Brewing Company
    Apr 2017 – no end date reportedPisgah Forrest, NC

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Fortress Private Ledger, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Performance-based fees
Firm account minimum
$100,000 (waivable)
Estimated blended rate
0.02

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Deferred Sales Trust, Premium Financing, Private Retirement Trust, and 1031 Exchange services, with a focus on tax deferral strategies for sellers of highly appreciated assets including real estate, businesses, private stocks, art, crypto, and collectibles.

Investment ManagementEstate PlanningTax PlanningInsurance
Firm areas of expertise
Deferred Sales TrustCapital Gains Tax Deferral1031 ExchangeInstallment SalePremium FinancingPrivate Retirement TrustEstate PlanningTax DeferralReal EstateExit Planning

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCorporations

Firm assets under management

$500M–$1B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
19
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
5
Main office:
Raleigh, NC
SEC file number:
801-118075

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Form ADV data as of March 31, 2026

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