Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
106 advisors
Number of Clients
5,673 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$340K average
Assets Under Management
$1.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Annual Fee:$500
Financial Plan Fee:$500 - $2,500
Hourly Rate:Up to $250/hr

CIAS's basic fee for portfolio management is up to 2% annually, but this is negotiable. Fees for financial planning and portfolio review services range from $500 to $2,500 on a fee basis or up to $250/hour. There is no minimum account size, but accounts may be subject to a minimum annual fee of $500, which may be negotiable.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementFinancial Planning & CoachingRetirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

131 E Innes Street, Suite 307, Salisbury, NC, 28144

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Regulatory History (2)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
July 2018
Customer Dispute
May 2012
Denied
Other Business Activities

Clifford is a member of the Salisbury Rotary Club, a civic organization. He spends a few hours per week on this non-investment related activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC
October 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos
Capital Investment Group, INC.
August 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos
Capital Investment Group, INC.Broker
August 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC
May 2015 - July 2018 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
May 2015 - July 2018 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
May 2004 - May 2015 · 11 yrs
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Broker
February 2001 - May 2015 · 14 yrs 3 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
January 1998 - February 2001 · 3 yrs 1 mo
NationssecuritiesBroker
July 1993 - January 1998 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Dean Witter Reynolds INC.Broker
September 1990 - July 1993 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Thomas James Associates, INC.Broker
September 1986 - October 1990 · 4 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations7 states
MSNCNJNYSCTXVA
AdvisorBrokerBoth
Exams
No exam information available for this advisor.
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