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Michael C. Stone

PORTER WHITE INVESTMENT ADVISORS
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203-4103
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CRD#: 5894468
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Professional summary


Michael Christopher Stone is a registered financial advisor currently at PORTER WHITE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. located in Birmingham, Alabama and M&A SECURITIES GROUP, INC. located in Kansas City, Missouri.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 50, Series 79 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1.) PW Management Co, Inc.;, Non Investment Related; Associate; HR Benefits Management; 01/2011, 0 hrs/month employee payroll & benefits 2.) Porter White Capital Advisors, Inc., Investment Related; Vice President; Business Consulting; 01/2011; 30 hrs/month/ Valuation and corporate advisory 3.) Porter, White & Company, Inc.; Investment Related; Municipal Advisor Rep; Municipal Advisory Firm; 01/2011, 10 hrs/month; Municipal Securities Representative 4.) Porter White Investment Advisors, Inc.; Investment Related; Investment Advisor Representative; Registered Investment Advisor; 01/2011; 1 hr/month; wealth management and financial planning services 5.) M&A Securities Group, Inc.; Investment Related; Associate Person; Broker Dealer; 01/2024, 20 hrs/month; securities-related capital raising and transactions Unless indicated, all time spent is hours per week during trading hours and investment related. The address for each company is: 1927 1st Avenue North, 10th Floor Birmingham, Alabama 35203 6.) Alabama Symphony Orchestra Endowment Board; Non Investment Related; Board Member; Non-Profit Organization; 7/2020; 1 hr/month; 3621 6th Avenue S, Birmingham, AL 35222 Unless indicated, all time spent is hours per week, during trading hours and 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

September 23, 2011 - Present

PORTER WHITE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1927 1st Avenue North 10th Floor, Birmingham, AL 35203-4103
RIA
CRD#: 110876
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Current

February 6, 2024 - Present

M&A SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 4151 N. Mulberry Drive Suite 252, Kansas City, MO 64116
BD
CRD#: 39999
Kansas City, MO
Past

January 12, 2018 - June 30, 2023

PORTER WHITE CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 289839
Birmingham, AL
Past

September 7, 2016 - January 18, 2018

SPEARHEAD CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 145560
Birmingham, AL
Past

June 27, 2011 - November 11, 2014

PORTER, WHITE & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7925
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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".
PW
PORTER WHITE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
PORTER WHITE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | PW ADVISERS INC | PORTER, WHITE & COMPANY, INC. | PORTER, WHITE & COMPANY

CRD#: 110876 / SEC#: 801-48755

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/2005 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2005 Terminated)

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

IAR
Alabama
(9/23/2011)
RR
Alabama
(2/6/2024)
RR
Michigan
(2/6/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/6/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/22/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PW
PORTER WHITE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
PORTER WHITE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | PW ADVISERS INC | PORTER, WHITE & COMPANY, INC. | PORTER, WHITE & COMPANY

CRD#: 110876 / SEC#: 801-48755

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/2005 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2005 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1927 1st Avenue North 10th Floor, Birmingham, AL 35203-4103
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 252-3681
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PORTER WHITE INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC ADV PART 2A (3/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts321
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 712,125,120

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Company Information


PORTER WHITE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 110876Birmingham, AL 35203-4103

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