Charles W. Manning

COMPASS ION ADVISORS

Conshohocken, PA 19428

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CRD#: 318940

Professional summary

Charles W. Manning, who also goes by Charles W Manning, Charles William Manning, Chuck Manning, is a registered financial advisor currently at COMPASS ION ADVISORS, LLC located in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1969. Charles has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 31, PC, Series 000 and Series 1 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Charles W Manning | Charles William Manning | Chuck Manning

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 28, 2023 - Present

COMPASS ION ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 300 Conshohocken State Road Suite 230, Conshohocken, PA 19428

RIA

CRD#: 166418

Conshohocken, PA

Past

June 21, 2019 - April 6, 2023

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 134600

CHADDS FORD, PA

Past

February 1, 2012 - June 21, 2019

CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 159662

CHADDS FORD, PA

Past

October 21, 2009 - April 2, 2012

FINTRUST CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 145460

CHADDS FORD, PA

Past

October 6, 2009 - September 24, 2012

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 46947

CHADDS FORD, PA

Past

July 17, 2006 - October 6, 2009

AMERICAN SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 43730

CHADDS FORD, PA

Past

July 17, 2006 - October 6, 2009

AMERICAN SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 43730

CHADDS FORD, PA

Past

June 19, 2002 - July 13, 2006

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 11025

CHADDS FORD, PA

Past

June 15, 2002 - July 13, 2006

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 11025

CHADDS FORD, PA

Past

April 17, 1998 - June 20, 2002

CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 41727

CHADDS FORD, PA

Past

April 17, 1998 - June 15, 2002

CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 41727

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

August 1, 1985 - April 22, 1998

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

CRD#: 463

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

September 26, 1978 - July 27, 1979

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

Past

December 7, 1977 - September 26, 1978

WHITE, WELD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 6802

Past

August 3, 1973 - January 16, 1980

BUTCHER & SINGER INC.

CRD#: 6517

Past

August 21, 1970 - August 3, 1973

BUTCHER & SHERRERD

CRD#: 119

Past

June 13, 1969 - August 8, 1985

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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COMPASS ION ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 166418 / SEC#: 801-78503

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/2013 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Pennsylvania
(4/28/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/23/1986

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 4/5/2001

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

PC

Date: 8/10/1977

AMEX Put and Call Exam

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 000

Date: 6/13/1969

General Securities Principal Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 1

Date: 8/15/1966

Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm

COMPASS ION ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 166418 / SEC#: 801-78503

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/2013 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

300 Conshohocken State Road Suite 230, Conshohocken, PA 19428

Mailing Address

Phone number

(610) 228-2200

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

07 31 2025 CIA FORM ADV PART 2A FINAL (7/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,547
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,328,104,988

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/07/2024	Cover Page	Report
04/17/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/22/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Charles W. Manning

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Charles W. Manning's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS

FINTRUST CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

AMERICAN SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

AMERICAN SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

WHITE, WELD & CO. INCORPORATED

BUTCHER & SINGER INC.

BUTCHER & SHERRERD

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

COMPASS ION ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 7/23/1986

Series 31

Date: 4/5/2001

PC

Date: 8/10/1977

Series 000

Date: 6/13/1969

Series 1

Date: 8/15/1966

Current Firm

COMPASS ION ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

COMPASS ION ADVISORS, LLC

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