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Gary L. Williams

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
COLUMBIA, SC 29212
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CRD#: 4699628
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Professional summary


Gary Lee Williams, who also goes by Gary Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Columbia, South Carolina.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Gary has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gary Williams

Other business activities


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SALES AND SERVICING OF FIXED INSURANCE BUSINESS WITH VARIOUS OUTSIDE INSURANCE CARRIERS. TIME DEVOTED DEPENDS UPON THE CIRCUMSTANCES ASSOCIATED WITH EACH CLIENT AND WHETHER OR NOT FIXED INSURANCE SUITS THE CLIENT'S NEEDS.

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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

March 11, 2015 - Present

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 169 Magnolia Point Drive, Columbia, SC 29212
RIA
CRD#: 157423
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

October 5, 2006 - March 6, 2015

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
SPARTANBURG, SC
Past

October 5, 2006 - March 6, 2015

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
SPARTANBURG, SC
Past

April 28, 2004 - September 28, 2006

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

April 22, 2004 - September 28, 2006

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

August 26, 2003 - April 26, 2004

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY

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".
AC
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 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
South Carolina
(3/11/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/27/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AC
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
19600 West Catawba Avenue Suite B200, Cornelius, NC 28031
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 340-2514
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
124

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,592
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,841,154,148

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/12/2023
Cover Page
06/27/2023
01/24/2023

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Company Information


ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 157423Columbia, SC 29212

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