Bill Carlton
Financial Advisor | United States
About
William D. Carlton is a seasoned financial advisor with a career spanning over four decades in the securities and investment industry. He has held prominent roles in several renowned financial firms, contributing to institutional equity trading, corporate syndication, and financial consultancy. Carlton is recognized for his commitment to providing advisory services to individual and institutional clients.
Carlton earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University in 1983, where he also served as a basketball play-by-play announcer. He participated in the Semester at Sea program through the University of Pittsburgh, reflecting his early interest in global perspectives and lifelong learning.
Carlton began his career in Institutional Equity Trading at Foster and Marshall Inc. (1983-1985) before moving to Shearson Lehman Hutton, where he worked in Corporate Syndication from 1985 to 1993. He continued his trajectory at Smith Barney Shearson, Inc. (1993-1994) in Institutional Services and then served as First Vice President of Investments at Prudential Securities, Inc. (1994-1998).
From 1998 to 2008, Carlton worked as a Financial Consultant at First Montauk Securities, Inc., before joining First Allied Securities, Inc., where he served as a Financial Advisor for 15 years until 2023. During his tenure, he provided investment advisory services, developing long-term, individualized financial strategies for his clients. In addition to his extensive experience in finance, Carlton completed the Introduction to Artificial Intelligence certification from IBM in 2024, demonstrating his continued commitment to professional development and emerging technologies.
Expertise
- Investment Advisory Services
- Institutional Equity Trading
- Corporate Syndication
- Financial Consulting
- Securities and Investment Management
- Long-Term Financial Strategy Development
- Individual and Institutional Client Services
- Portfolio Management
- Wealth Management
- Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
Credentials
- B.S. Industrial Engineering, Stanford University (1983)
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certification, IBM (2024)
- Former First Vice President of Investments, Prudential Securities, Inc.
- Former Financial Advisor, First Allied Securities, Inc. (15 years)
- Semester at Sea Program, University of Pittsburgh
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FAQ
Who is William D. Carlton?
William D. Carlton is a seasoned financial advisor with over 40 years of experience in the securities and investment industry. He is a Stanford University graduate who has held prominent roles at major financial firms.
What is Bill Carlton's professional background?
Bill Carlton has worked at Foster and Marshall, Shearson Lehman Hutton, Smith Barney Shearson, Prudential Securities, First Montauk Securities, and First Allied Securities over a career spanning four decades in institutional equity trading, corporate syndication, and financial advisory.
Where did Bill Carlton attend college?
Bill Carlton earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University in 1983. He also participated in the Semester at Sea program through the University of Pittsburgh.
How can I contact Bill Carlton?
Bill Carlton can be reached through his professional profiles on LinkedIn, Crunchbase, and other platforms listed on this page.
Contact
For inquiries, please contact Bill Carlton via email: bill.carlton@comcast.net