Wms Thatcher
Vice President and Senior Investment Officer at Check Capital Management Inc/ca
About
Wms Thatcher serves as Vice President and Senior Investment Officer at Check Capital Management Inc., based in Orange County, CA. In this role, Mr. Thatcher is responsible for advising existing clients and educating prospective clients about the firm’s investment programs, focusing on asset management and client engagement. He contributes to the management of stock and bond portfolios primarily composed of industry-leading securities, with particular emphasis on long-term, value-oriented investments in equities and high-quality fixed-income instruments.
His career spans over 20 years in the financial services industry, including a notable tenure as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and a period as Operations Manager at Victory Sheet Metal. Prior to joining Check Capital Management, he also worked as Financial Advisor for IDS Financial Services (an American Express Company).
Mr. Thatcher holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist℠ (AAMS®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Wealth Management Specialist™ (WMS™) designations from the College for Financial Planning, underscoring his expertise in portfolio management, retirement income planning, and asset allocation strategies. His investment work particularly encompasses stocks, corporate and municipal bonds, stock options, and comprehensive retirement planning for high-net-worth individuals.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check Capital Management Inc. | Vice President and Senior Investment Officer | Feb 2017 to Present | — |
| Charles Schwab & Co., Inc | Vice President and Financial Consultant | Feb 2004 to Feb 2017 | Educated and counseled individual clients regarding their investment portfolios. Provided access to investment vehicles, insurance, annuity and banking products. |
| Victory Sheet Metal | Operations Manager | Nov 1997 to Oct 2003 | Managed office staff for a construction subcontractor. Directed payroll, accounting, purchasing, safety program, vehicle maintenance and human resources. |
| Charles Schwab | Investment Specialist II | Jul 1995 to Nov 1997 | Educated individual clients regarding their investment portfolios. Provided access to investments, insurance and annuities. |
| IDS Financial Services | Personal Financial Advisor | Nov 1992 to Jul 1995 | Comprehensive personal financial analysis and planning. Provided investments and insurance to meet needs uncovered by analysis. |
Skills & Expertise
Others at Check Capital Management Inc/ca (5)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| MANAGING DIRECTOR | United States | |
| Vice President, Senior Investment Officer | Newport Beach, CA , United States | |
| Vice President and Senior Investment Officer | Orange County, CA , United States | |
| President | — | |
| Vice President and Senior Investment Officer | San Antonio, TX , United States |