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Kristopher S. Abernethy

SALEM INVESTMENT COUNSELORS
Winston Salem, NC 27103
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CRD#: 4971818
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Professional summary

Kristopher Shea Abernethy, AIF®, who also goes by Kristopher Abernethy, is a registered financial advisor currently at SALEM INVESTMENT COUNSELORS INC located in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Kristopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Kristopher has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Kristopher Abernethy

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Kristopher Abernethy is currently self-employed as a Trust and Wealth Management Business Operations and Processes Consultant under the name of Kristopher Abernethy. This activity advises owners and management on: fiduciary best practices, technology systems, operational process, and growth strategies. This activity is not investment related and accounts for approximately 25% of his time.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

October 19, 2022 - Present

SALEM INVESTMENT COUNSELORS INC

Office #1: 480 Shepherd Street, Winston Salem, NC 27103
RIA
CRD#: 104855
Winston Salem, NC
Past

May 14, 2019 - October 7, 2022

AVID WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 301619
WINSTON SALEM, NC
Past

March 30, 2015 - August 14, 2017

OLD NORTH STATE TRUST, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106155
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

July 9, 2010 - December 31, 2010

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
WINSTON SALEM, NC
Past

August 7, 2008 - December 31, 2010

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
WINSTON SALEM, NC
Past

August 24, 2007 - August 13, 2008

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
DURHAM, NC
Past

August 24, 2007 - August 13, 2008

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
DURHAM, NC
Past

June 2, 2006 - August 27, 2007

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
KERNERSVILLE, NC
Past

August 24, 2005 - August 27, 2007

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
KERNERSVILLE, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SI
SALEM INVESTMENT COUNSELORS INC
SALEM INVESTMENT COUNSELORS INC

CRD#: 104855 / SEC#: 801-14487

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/1979 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
North Carolina
(10/19/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/20/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/30/2005
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/23/2005
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SI
SALEM INVESTMENT COUNSELORS INC
SALEM INVESTMENT COUNSELORS INC

CRD#: 104855 / SEC#: 801-14487

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/1979 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
480 Shepherd Street, Winston Salem, NC 27103
Mailing Address
Phone number
(336) 768-7230
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SALEM INVESTMENT COUNSELORS, INC. (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts3,064
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,844,773,011

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/26/2025
Cover Page
Report
10/01/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/23/2024
Cover Page
Report
10/25/2023
Cover Page
Report
11/10/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

SALEM INVESTMENT COUNSELORS INC

CRD#: 104855Winston Salem, NC 27103

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