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Charles C. Stanley

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS
GREENSBORO, NC 27408
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CRD#: 4433794
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Professional summary


Charles Christopher Stanley, who also goes by Chris Stanley, 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.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Charles has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chris Stanley

Other business activities


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STANLEY BENEFIT SERVICES INC. NOT INVESTMENT -RELATED, 300 E. WENDOVER AVE. SUITE 101 GREENSBORO, NC 27401, RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS, PARTNER, NOV. 1, 2003, 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 27409 SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR, SECRETARY/TREASURER, APRIL 5, 2013 DEVOTE 80 HRS./MO. DURING TRADING HOURS, MANAGE CLIENT ASSETS, SOLICIT TO OBTAIN NEW CLIENTS. MUTUAL OF OMAHA, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 3301 DODGE STREET, OMAHA, NE 68131, NATURE OF BUSINESS, INSURANCE, INSURANCE AGENT, DEVOTE 2 HRS. PER MONTH, 1 HOUR DURING TRADING HOURS, SELLING INSURANCE POLICIES. Member of Turkey Ridge Farms, LLC Horse Farm , stables ect. 2105 Lafayette Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408 less than 10 hours per month. Member of board. non investment related.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 28, 2020 - Present

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC.

Office #1: 201 State Street, Greensboro, NC 27408
RIA
CRD#: 155363
GREENSBORO, NC
Current

August 10, 2004 - Present

INTERCAROLINA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 3300 Battleground Ave Suite 400, Greensboro, NC 27410
RIA
BD
CRD#: 19475
Greensboro, NC
Past

November 18, 2011 - December 31, 2019

FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 155363
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

January 26, 2005 - October 25, 2010

INTERCAROLINA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19475
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

January 22, 2003 - October 30, 2003

BB&T ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108443
RALEIGH, NC
Past

November 5, 2002 - October 31, 2003

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 16, 2001 - October 8, 2002

INTERCAROLINA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19475
GREENSBORO, NC

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".
FD
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


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.
RR
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
North Carolina
(8/10/2004)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/28/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/16/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FD
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
4

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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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 Accounts160
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 605,000,000

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Company Information


FUND DIRECT ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 155363Greensboro, NC 27408

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