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Paul W. Abele

CANTERBURY INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL 35223
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CRD#: 1321366
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Professional summary


Paul Woodson Abele is a registered financial advisor currently at CANTERBURY INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC located in Mountain Brook, Alabama.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Paul has worked at 26 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Paul Abele, Sole Proprietor; Investment Related; Mountain Brook, AL; Insurance Agent; Fixed Insurance Sales; Started 01/1985;Approximately 25% of his time is spent on this activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 3, 2023 - Present

CANTERBURY INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 300 Office Park Drive Suite 230, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
RIA
CRD#: 295652
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL
Past

May 2, 2023 - October 2, 2023

INVESTMENT ADVISOR GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 312448
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL
Past

May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023

INVESTMENT ADVISOR GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 312448
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL
Past

October 12, 2022 - May 2, 2023

ADVISORY SERVICES NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 146051
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL
Past

May 24, 2018 - October 11, 2022

CANTERBURY INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 295652
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL
Past

January 18, 2018 - May 16, 2018

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 146344
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 19, 2017 - May 16, 2018

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 146344
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 30, 2017 - November 30, 2017

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155576
Mountain Brook, AL
Past

November 30, 2017 - November 30, 2017

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 155576
Mountain Brook, AL
Past

July 20, 2017 - October 25, 2017

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

RIA
CRD#: 20804
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

July 20, 2017 - October 25, 2017

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

July 26, 2016 - July 12, 2017

SCF INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123608
Mountain Brook, AL
Past

July 14, 2016 - July 12, 2017

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL
Past

November 15, 2013 - July 15, 2016

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
BIRMINHAM, AL
Past

November 15, 2013 - July 15, 2016

ARBOR POINT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 165127
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

November 15, 2013 - July 15, 2016

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

November 5, 2013 - November 12, 2013

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127701
ARDEN HILLS, MN
Past

May 21, 2013 - November 5, 2013

SIGNATURE INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 113443
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 21, 2013 - October 31, 2013

SICOR SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 16195
DAYTON, OH
Past

March 27, 2012 - May 21, 2013

MODERN CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131117
RALEIGH, NC
Past

March 9, 2012 - May 21, 2013

LIBERTY PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130390
RALEIGH, NC
Past

June 3, 2010 - March 21, 2012

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 15, 2010 - May 13, 2013

ABELE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145506
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 14, 2009 - July 2, 2010

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 6, 2009 - November 9, 2009

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 46947
JACKSON, TN
Past

October 1, 2009 - November 9, 2009

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 46947
JACKSON, TN
Past

August 18, 2009 - September 22, 2009

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 36451
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

August 18, 2009 - September 22, 2009

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36451
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

March 27, 2009 - July 31, 2009

SSN ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126090
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

December 18, 2008 - July 31, 2009

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

April 7, 2008 - March 27, 2009

ABELE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145506
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 12, 2007 - April 7, 2008

SSN ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126090
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

September 23, 2003 - October 16, 2008

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

July 22, 2003 - December 31, 2006

ABELE MCGOWEN LLC

RIA
CRD#: 126515
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 15, 1999 - July 21, 2003

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 1, 1998 - September 23, 2003

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

July 30, 1996 - October 1, 1998

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

November 19, 1989 - August 2, 1996

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

June 1, 1988 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

January 23, 1985 - June 2, 1988

HOWARD, WEIL, LABOUISSE, FRIEDRICHS INC.

BD
CRD#: 414

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Alabama
(10/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/25/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CI
CANTERBURY INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
CANTERBURY INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 295652 / SEC#:

Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/3/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 Office Park Drive Suite 230, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 871-1692
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,734,101

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Company Information


CANTERBURY INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 295652Mountain Brook, AL 35223

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