Walter Broughton III

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Forbes Lists

Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2024)

Minnesota - High Net Worth

Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Apr 2024) Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23.

Team Member - Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams (2024)

Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Jan 2024) Data Compiled By Shook Research LLC Based On Time Period From 3/31/22-3/31/23.

Team Member - America's Top Wealth Management Teams: High Net Worth (2023)

Source: Forbes.com (Awarded Nov 2023) Data Compiled By Shook Research LLC Based On Time Period From 3/31/22-3/31/23.

About Walter Broughton III

Walter is a founding member of Broughton Ward and has more than four decades of experience in financial services. He joined Merrill in 1987, having previously worked as an investment manager at institutions across the country. Walter is the architect of the group’s research and investment methodologies, which he has continued to hone over his 35 years at Merrill as markets and technology have evolved. He is passionate about understanding markets through a quantitative lens, including the relationships between risk, growth and market cycles – an approach that is the foundation of the team’s port... Read More

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Walter Broughton III's Awards

Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” list 2024, 2023 Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year

Forbes “America’s Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth” list 2023, 2022 Published annually in November. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of current year

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