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Charles A. Williams

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CRD#: 2682231
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Professional summary


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

Charles Albert Williams was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Charles had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65 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

February 8, 2017 - April 17, 2019

SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 153113
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

November 3, 2015 - April 17, 2019

MINIS & COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 145238
Greenville, SC
Past

December 16, 2004 - December 31, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 10, 2004 - December 31, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

January 4, 1996 - March 16, 1999

THE ROBINSON-HUMPHREY COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 723
ATLANTA, GA

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".
SA
SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY, INC.
FIRST SOUTHEAST 401(K) FIDUCIARIES, INC. | SOUTHSTATE WEALTH | SOUTHSTATE RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY, INC. | SOUTH STATE ADVISORY, INC. | MINIS AND COMPANY

CRD#: 153113 / SEC#: 801-71264

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2010 Approved)

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: 12/17/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SA
SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY, INC.
FIRST SOUTHEAST 401(K) FIDUCIARIES, INC. | SOUTHSTATE WEALTH | SOUTHSTATE RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY, INC. | SOUTH STATE ADVISORY, INC. | MINIS AND COMPANY

CRD#: 153113 / SEC#: 801-71264

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
520 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
Mailing Address
Phone number
(803) 231-3492
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
22

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SOUTH STATE ADVISORY, INC. ADV PART 2A (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts441
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,783,729,428

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
01/26/2024
03/30/2023

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Company Information


SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 153113

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