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Donald E. Butler

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CRD#: 1537778
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Professional summary

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Donald Eugene Butler was a registered financial professional .

Donald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Donald had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
1) SERVE AS A MORTGAGE COLLECTOR FOR DIFFERENT LPS AND LLCS (APPROXIMATELY 4). ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS FOR LESS THAN 5 HOURS/MONTH, WITH LESS THAN 1 HOUR/MONTH DURING NORMAL TRADING HOURS. SAME ADDRESS OF RECORD FOR THIS ACTIVITY AS OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT. NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED BUSINESS PER NASD. BEGUN IN THE 1990S. 2) PROVIDES ACCOUNTING WORK FOR BAT DEVELOPERS, LLC, WHICH ENGAGES IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT. LESS THAN 5 HOURS/MONTH IS SPENT ON SUCH ACTIVITY, WITH LESS THAN 3 HOURS/MONTH SPENT DURING NORMAL TRAIDNG HOURS. EMPLOYMENT ADDRESS IS SAME AS OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT LOCALE. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS. BEGUN IN 2000. 3) SERVES AS A GENERAL OVERSEER FOR B/T STORAGE, INC. HAVE BEEN A MINI-BIN PERSONAL STORAGE AND APARTMENT COMPLEX OWNER SINCE 1998. ADDRESS IS LOCATED IN DUNN. NON-INVESMTENT RELATED BUSINESS. 4. TILGHMAN & BUTLER, LLC. MANAGER. 196 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, DUNN, NC 28334. ABSENTEE OWNER/INVESTOR FOR APARTMENT. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. STARTED 1996. NO DAILY TIME SPENT ON ACTIVITY.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

January 3, 2022 - October 30, 2023

CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 149124
DUNN, NC
Past

January 3, 2022 - October 30, 2023

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14752
DUNN, NC
Past

January 2, 2013 - December 31, 2021

CAPITAL INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 149124
DUNN, NC
Past

March 15, 2004 - December 31, 2012

CIC ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130735
DUNN, NC
Past

February 12, 2004 - December 31, 2021

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14752
DUNN, NC
Past

December 31, 2001 - February 11, 2004

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

RIA
CRD#: 12963
DUNN, NC
Past

November 15, 2000 - February 11, 2004

MONEY CONCEPTS CAPITAL CORP

BD
CRD#: 12963
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/8/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/14/2000
General Securities Representative Examination

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#: 149124

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