William E. Stanley

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS

GREENSBORO, NC 27408

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CRD#: 4363275

Professional summary

William Elbert Stanley III, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC. located in Greensboro, North Carolina and INTERCAROLINA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. William has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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INTERCAROLINA FINANCIAL SERVICES,INC. INVESTMENT-RELATED 3300 BATTLEGROUND AVE. SUITE 400 GREENSBORO, NC 27410, FINRA REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER, REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE, MARCH 16, 2001, DEVOTE 16 HRS./MO. 16 HRS./MO. DURING TRADING HRS., REG. REP. FOR BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS. STANLEY BENENFIT SEVICES, INC. NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED, 300 E. WENDOVER AVE. SUITE 101 GREENSBORO, NC. 27401, RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS, PARTNER, START DATE: JUNE 1, 1999, DEVOTE 64 HRS./MO., 64 HRS./MO. DURING TRADING HRS., ADMINISTER PENSION PLANS, SOLICIT TO OBTAIN PENSION PLAN CLIENTS. FUND DIRECT ADVISORS, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED,7800 MCCLOUD RD. SUITE 200, GREENSBORO, NC SEC REGISITERED INVESTMENET ADVISOR,CEO, START DATE: APRIL 5, 2103, DEVOTE 80 HOURS/MO.,80 HOURS/ MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS, MANAGE CLIENT ASSETS,SOLICIT TO OBTAIN CLIENTS

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Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

January 28, 2020 - Present

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC.

Office #1: 201 State Street, Greensboro, NC 27408

RIA

CRD#: 155363

GREENSBORO, NC

Current

March 16, 2001 - Present

INTERCAROLINA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 3300 Battleground Ave Suite 400, Greensboro, NC 27410

RIA

CRD#: 19475

Greensboro, NC

Past

January 8, 2014 - December 31, 2019

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 155363

GREENSBORO, NC

Past

November 18, 2011 - December 19, 2013

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 155363

GREENSBORO, NC

Past

October 11, 2011 - November 18, 2011

INTERCAROLINA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 19475

GREENSBORO, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC.

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC. | STANLEY INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 155363 / SEC#: 801-77794

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2013 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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North Carolina
(11/27/2001)

IAR

North Carolina
(1/28/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/3/2011

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/8/2001

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 3/15/2001

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC.

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC. | STANLEY INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 155363 / SEC#: 801-77794

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2013 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

201 State Street, Greensboro, NC 27408

Mailing Address

Po Box 18262, Greensboro, NC 27419

Phone number

(336) 271-4450

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	160
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 605,000,000

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William E. Stanley

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

INTERCAROLINA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC.

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC.

INTERCAROLINA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/3/2011

Series 63

Date: 11/8/2001

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 3/15/2001

FINRA

Current Firm

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC.

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