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Richard C. Butler

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CRD#: 1183653
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Richard Carl Butler was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Richard had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

December 1, 2011 - May 4, 2012

GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 115015
GREENWOOD, SC
Past

January 2, 1997 - February 19, 1998

ABN AMRO INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 15776
STAMFORD, CT
Past

April 18, 1984 - January 2, 1997

THE CHICAGO CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1449
CHICAGO, IL

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".
GC
GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC
GCA | GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC | GREENWOOD CAPITAL | GCA WEALTH | GCA INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 115015 / SEC#: 801-60493

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2001 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/1/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GC
GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC
GCA | GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC | GREENWOOD CAPITAL | GCA WEALTH | GCA INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 115015 / SEC#: 801-60493

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2001 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
425 Main Street Suite 100, Greenwood, SC 29646-2741
Mailing Address
Post Office Box 3181, Greenwood, SC 29648-3181
Phone number
(864) 941-4049
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
19

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025_8_4 FORM ADV 2A AND 2B (8/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts706
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,668,008,480

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Company Information


GREENWOOD CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 115015

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