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Stanley E. Thims

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CRD#: 2021789
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Professional summary


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Stanley Edward Thims JR, CFP®, who also goes by Stan Thims Jr, Stanley Edward Thims, was a registered financial professional .

Stanley is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. Stanley had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 51 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Stan Thims Jr | Stanley Edward Thims

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.
The Name of the other business: PLAN NOW Investment Related?: YES Address of other business: Same as before Summer: 427 New Gloucester Rd. North Yarmouth ME 04097///Winter 8225 Danbury Blvd. Apt 205 Naples FL 34120 Nature of other business: Planning for Income and Financial needs Your position: Owner and Planner Start Date: October 2017 How many hours you devote to the other business per month: 40 plus hours per week How many hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours: Accounting only maybe 1 hour per week Briefly describe your duties: Meet with prospects and clients to identify their wants and financial needs for their long and short term planning needs. Fulfill their needs with investments managed by Horter Investment Management LLC and supplement other areas of financial needs and risks with fixed products like long Term Care, Disability Ins.,Term Life and Indexed life and Annuities. The Name of the other business: Wealth Planning Services Inc. Investment Related?: No Address of other business: 427 New Gloucester Rd No. Yarmouth, ME 04097 Nature of other business: Corporate Name Only Your position: President Start Date: Sept. 1997 How many hours you devote to the other business per month: 0 How many hours you devote to the other business during securities trading hours:0 Briefly describe your duties: It is being used by name for my corporation and not used for business marketing or promotions

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

November 2, 2017 - August 15, 2023

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
North Yarmouth, ME
Past

October 30, 2015 - October 19, 2017

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
NORTH YARMOUTH, ME
Past

March 3, 2015 - August 24, 2015

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
NORTH YARMOUTH, ME
Past

March 2, 2015 - October 19, 2017

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
NORTH YARMOUTH, ME
Past

May 30, 2008 - February 6, 2015

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
North Yarmouth, ME
Past

January 3, 2007 - February 17, 2015

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
NORTH YARMOUTH, ME
Past

May 15, 2002 - January 3, 2007

FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 110778
NORTH YARMOUTH, ME
Past

April 3, 1997 - May 30, 2008

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16337
NORTH YARMOUTH, ME
Past

December 1, 1995 - April 2, 1997

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

March 16, 1990 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

March 16, 1990 - January 30, 1996

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
ABSOLUTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | WLEM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WEALTH MAX FINANCIAL GROUP | TIDMORE FINANCIAL | STEPHEN DISSETTE & ASSOCIATES | SNYDER FINANCIAL, INC. | SAFE HARBOR FINANCIAL | ROADMAP FINANCIAL CONSULTING, LLC | PERLIN RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | MARRA FINANCIAL GROUP | LIGHTFIELD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LAMB CAPITAL, LLC | JENSEN FINANCIAL GROUP | HORTER, DREW KENT | HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | HORTER FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | HORTER DREW KENT | HORTER ASSET MANAGEMENT | GEITGEY FINANCIAL SERVICES | GEFF LEWIS AND ASSOCIATES | GATLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES | FINANCIAL FREEDOM PARTNERS, LLC | DEFENSE FIRST FINANCIAL | CROIX RIVER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CELTIC GUARD FINANCIAL PLANNING | APPLIED CONCEPTS FINANCIAL SERVICS

CRD#: 119880 / SEC#: 801-67471

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2007 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2007 Terminated)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2007 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2007 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/7/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


HI
HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
ABSOLUTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | WLEM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WEALTH MAX FINANCIAL GROUP | TIDMORE FINANCIAL | STEPHEN DISSETTE & ASSOCIATES | SNYDER FINANCIAL, INC. | SAFE HARBOR FINANCIAL | ROADMAP FINANCIAL CONSULTING, LLC | PERLIN RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | MARRA FINANCIAL GROUP | LIGHTFIELD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LAMB CAPITAL, LLC | JENSEN FINANCIAL GROUP | HORTER, DREW KENT | HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | HORTER FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | HORTER DREW KENT | HORTER ASSET MANAGEMENT | GEITGEY FINANCIAL SERVICES | GEFF LEWIS AND ASSOCIATES | GATLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES | FINANCIAL FREEDOM PARTNERS, LLC | DEFENSE FIRST FINANCIAL | CROIX RIVER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CELTIC GUARD FINANCIAL PLANNING | APPLIED CONCEPTS FINANCIAL SERVICS

CRD#: 119880 / SEC#: 801-67471

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2007 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2007 Terminated)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2007 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
11726 Seven Gables Rd Symmes Township, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Mailing Address
Phone number
(513) 984-9933
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
41

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HIM ADV PART 2A_2024 (11/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,136
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 277,989,460

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Company Information


HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 119880

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