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Charles E. Forgason

CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577
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CRD#: 1250516
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Professional summary


Charles Edward Forgason JR, who also goes by Butch Forgason, C E Forgason, Jr Charles Edward Forgason, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and CAPITAL INVESTMENT BROKERAGE, INC. located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Charles has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Butch Forgason | C E Forgason | Jr Charles Edward Forgason

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. FORGASON & ASSOC, PRESIDENT. 1310 AZALEA CT, STE M, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. PROCESS REVENUE AND EXPENSES RELATED TO CAPITAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES' BUSINESS. 20 HRS/MONTH, 5 HRS DURING NORMAL TRADING HRS. 1/2016. 2. JEFF SWAIN MEMORIAL FUND. RESPONSIBLE PARTY AND FATHER OF DECEASED. 208 78TH AVE N., MYRTLE BEACH, SC. ROLE IS TO DISBURSE FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF JEFF SWAIN'S WIFE AND CHILDREN. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. STARTED OCTOBER 2019. 1 HR/MONTH, 0 HRS DURING NORMAL TRADING HOURS. 3. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. LIEUTENANT COLONEL, 3RD BATTALLION COMMANDER, SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD. 551 GRANBY LANE, COLUMBIA, SC 29201. STARTED 7/2023. DIRECT THE MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING FOR PERSONNEL IN THE 3RD COASTAL BATTALLION, TRAIN TO ASSIST LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND STATE AGENCIES IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER OR OTHER EMERGENCIES. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 4 HRS/WK, 0 HRS DURING NORMAL TRADING HRS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 3, 2013 - Present

CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1310 Azalea Court Ste M, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
RIA
CRD#: 149124
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Current

November 24, 1997 - Present

CAPITAL INVESTMENT BROKERAGE, INC.

Office #1: 1310 Azalea Court Suite M, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
BD
CRD#: 40657
Myrtle Beach, SC
Past

April 6, 1989 - May 2, 1997

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14752
RALEIGH, NC
Past

March 16, 1988 - March 23, 1989

MCCARLEY AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16128
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

May 16, 1984 - January 13, 1988

JOHNSON, LANE, SPACE, SMITH & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 472

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".
CI
CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | WHETRO ADVISORS | TRUST COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA | THE WEALTH GROUP | THE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT GROUP | SENTINEL CAPITAL SOLUTIONS | RISING TIDE INC. | PIEDMONT PRIVATE WEALTH | MUMY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | MASONBORO ADVISORS | INTEGRATED ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | CIC ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 149124 / SEC#: 801-69846

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2009 Approved)

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
Alabama
(2/7/2022)
RR
Colorado
(11/20/2020)
RR
Florida
(1/21/1998)
RR
Georgia
(5/22/2000)
RR
North Carolina
(1/23/1998)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/27/2007)
RR
South Carolina
(1/20/1998)
IAR
South Carolina
(9/3/2013)
RR
Texas
(1/16/1998)
RR
Virginia
(1/21/2000)
RR
West Virginia
(1/13/2003)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/8/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/21/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | WHETRO ADVISORS | TRUST COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA | THE WEALTH GROUP | THE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT GROUP | SENTINEL CAPITAL SOLUTIONS | RISING TIDE INC. | PIEDMONT PRIVATE WEALTH | MUMY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | MASONBORO ADVISORS | INTEGRATED ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | CIC ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 149124 / SEC#: 801-69846

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2009 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 E. Six Forks Road Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 32249, Raleigh, NC 27622
Phone number
(919) 831-2370
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
106

SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CIAS ADV PART 2A (3/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,619
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,930,938,262

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Company Information


CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 149124Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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