His 25 years of experience covers wealth planning strategies for high net worth individuals and closely held companies. His expertise is focused in the areas of wealth accumulation, executive benefits, qualified retirement plans, insurance planning and charitable giving concepts.

Williams’ financial career began in 1979 when he accepted a position with Principal Financial Group, a company specializing in total financial services, executive benefits, estate planning and business succession planning.

A graduate of North Carolina Central University and former past president of the NCCU Foundation Board of Directors, he is a board member of Triangle ESOP, a coalition of financial, legal, accounting, banking, benefits and human resource specialist that deliver turnkey Employee Stock Ownership Plan solutions.

Williams is a board member of VISIONS Inc. a global diversity, multicultural and inclusion management firm in Boston, MA

Williams has strong ties to the Triangle Region community. By gubernatorial appointment, he is currently a board member of the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) trustees and currently serves on the Community Advisory Board for ABC/WTVD-TV in Durham, NC.

A past president of the Durham Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., he gives credit for significant role modeling in leadership and community responsibility to Omega.

His membership in the 100 Black Men, Inc. - which has a programmatic focus on mentoring, economic development, education, health and wellness - is a classic example of his connective role in the community.

Williams is a member of St. Joseph AME Church in Durham, is a member of the steward board and holds membership in both the senior choir and male chorus.