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Edward M. Proulx

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CRD#: 4309364
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

Edward Michael Proulx, who also goes by Ed Proulx, was a registered financial professional .

Edward is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Edward had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ed Proulx

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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Experience


Past

May 3, 2010 - March 5, 2020

SOUTHSTATE ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 153113
GREER, SC
Past

December 12, 2005 - February 15, 2008

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

December 12, 2005 - February 15, 2008

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

September 19, 2005 - August 20, 2009

AMERICAN PENSIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 129839
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

August 4, 2004 - November 17, 2005

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
ROCKY HILL, CT
Past

April 23, 2003 - January 16, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
STAMFORD, CT
Past

April 23, 2003 - January 16, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 4, 2003 - March 24, 2003

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
SOUTHBURY, CT
Past

March 4, 2003 - March 24, 2003

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

June 17, 2002 - March 6, 2003

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
NEW BRITAIN, CT
Past

May 17, 2002 - March 6, 2003

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 16, 2001 - April 5, 2002

INVESMART SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104168
PITTSBURGH, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/14/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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