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Thomas Arthur Butler

Thomas A. Butler

CHARTER ADVISORY
GREENFIELD, IN 46140
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CRD#: 1033101
Thomas Arthur Butler

Professional summary


Thomas Arthur Butler, CFP®, who also goes by Tom Butler, is a registered financial advisor currently at CHARTER ADVISORY CORPORATION located in Greenfield, Indiana and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Thomas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tom Butler

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. 07/29/2010 - REAL ESTATE RENTAL - PILLAR REAL ESTATE - PARTNER - REAL ESTATE INVESTING - OBTAINING REAL ESTATE TO RE-HAB AND RE-SELL OR HOLD AS RENTAL PROPERTY - NET RENTAL GAIN OR PROFIT FROM RE-SALE OF PROPERTY - LOOKING FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS. - TIME SPENT 5%. 2. 9/9/2010 - Charter Advisory Corporation - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor - IAR - Started 03/2010 - 32 Hours Per Month - Time Spent 20% - I provide investment advisory services through Charter Advisory Corporation, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 03/2010. I expect to spend approximately 32 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 3. 07/12/2012 - Butler Financial Services - INV REL - AT REPORTED LOCATION - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) 4. 7/13/2012: NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - BUTLER INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY BROKER - TIME SPENT 10% - GREENFIELD, IN 5. 12/26/2013 - PILLAR REAL ESTATE LLC - REAL ESTATE RENTAL - 5 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTIES - TIME SPENT 3% - GREENFIELD IN 6. 01/21/2016 - B & C Properties ! LLC - INV REL - 2150 Muessing Rd Indianapolis IN 46239 - Real Estate Rental - START 06/01/1990 - 1 HOUR PER MONTH - real estate partnership that buys, sells and rents residential property. 7. 12/4/2018 - Butler Insurance - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Started 06/17/1974 - 100 Hours Per Month/50 Hours During Securities Trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1987

Experience


Current

April 6, 2010 - Present

CHARTER ADVISORY CORPORATION

Office #1: 904 North State Street, Greenfield, IN 46140
RIA
CRD#: 113390
GREENFIELD, IN
Current

September 8, 2009 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 250 E 96th St, #200, Indianapolis, IN 46240
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

July 22, 2002 - September 8, 2009

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
GREENFIELD, IN
Past

July 22, 1997 - August 22, 2002

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 29, 1992 - June 21, 2002

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 5, 1991 - December 31, 1991

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 2, 1989 - June 14, 1990

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 25, 1982 - February 8, 1989

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CA
CHARTER ADVISORY CORPORATION
CHARTER ADVISORY CORPORATION | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS & ADVISORY CORPORATION

CRD#: 113390 / SEC#: 801-119736

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2021 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2021 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/11/2021 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2021 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2021 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alaska
(9/8/2009)
RR
California
(9/8/2009)
RR
Connecticut
(12/19/2011)
RR
Florida
(2/23/2021)
RR
Georgia
(2/23/2021)
RR
Indiana
(9/8/2009)
IAR
Indiana
(4/6/2010)
RR
Louisiana
(9/8/2009)
RR
Michigan
(1/20/2017)
RR
Missouri
(2/23/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(4/11/2016)
RR
New York
(6/11/2025)
RR
Ohio
(11/21/2016)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/12/2010)
RR
Oregon
(2/23/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(11/11/2021)
RR
Texas
(2/23/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/23/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/11/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CA
CHARTER ADVISORY CORPORATION
CHARTER ADVISORY CORPORATION | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS & ADVISORY CORPORATION

CRD#: 113390 / SEC#: 801-119736

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2021 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2021 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/11/2021 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2021 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
250 E. 96th Street Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(317) 844-7416
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CHARTER WRAP BROCHURE (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,002
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 366,305,467

Red Flags


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Company Information


CHARTER ADVISORY CORPORATION

CRD#: 113390Greenfield, IN 46140

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