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William S. Shaw

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CRD#: 420674
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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.

William Stanley Shaw was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1972. William had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 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

June 7, 2012 - December 31, 2017

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

June 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

June 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

September 7, 2010 - June 1, 2012

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5478
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

September 7, 2010 - June 1, 2012

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

December 18, 1998 - November 24, 2010

LANGDON SHAW ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 121850
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

November 24, 1998 - June 15, 2005

BTS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105215
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

August 21, 1985 - November 2, 2011

ALLIED MILLENNIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16569
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

April 22, 1983 - December 2, 1985

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

May 7, 1979 - November 14, 1983

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

June 15, 1974 - July 22, 1979

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
Past

December 15, 1972 - August 20, 1974

HARTFORD VARIABLE ANNUITY LIFE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4291

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".
CA
CAPITAL ANALYSTS
CAI ACQUISITION, INC | THE LINCOLN INVESTMENT COMPANIES | CAPITAL ANALYSTS, LLC | CAPITAL ANALYSTS, INC | CAPITAL ANALYSTS

CRD#: 162200 / SEC#: 801-74614

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2012 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: 12/9/1980
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/12/1972
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CA
CAPITAL ANALYSTS
CAI ACQUISITION, INC | THE LINCOLN INVESTMENT COMPANIES | CAPITAL ANALYSTS, LLC | CAPITAL ANALYSTS, INC | CAPITAL ANALYSTS

CRD#: 162200 / SEC#: 801-74614

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
601 Office Center Drive Suite 300, Fort Washington, PA 19034-3232
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 242-1421
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
739

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CAPITAL ANALYSTS, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (8/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts26,578
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,713,202,466

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/28/2024
Cover Page
09/27/2023
03/29/2023

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Company Information


CAPITAL ANALYSTS

CRD#: 162200

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