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

5815 Oleander Drive, Ste 105, Wilmington, NC, 28403

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Regulatory History (2)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
February 2019
Customer Dispute
November 2002
Settled
Other Business Activities

Alex is a member of the Board of Directors for Good Shepherd Ministries, a charity providing shelter and food for the homeless. Alex also owns family farms in Edgecombe County, NC, collecting rent annually, and is the sole owner of Hargrove Financial, LLC, though it currently has no activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC
March 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos
Capital Investment Group, INC.Broker
March 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos
Previous Registrations
UBS Financial Services INC.
November 2002 - March 2019 · 16 yrs 4 mos
UBS Financial Services INC. Broker
November 2002 - March 2019 · 16 yrs 4 mos
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith INC.
September 2002 - November 2002 · 2 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Broker
September 1978 - November 2002 · 24 yrs 2 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, INC.Broker
July 1977 - September 1978 · 1 yr 2 mos
State Registrations10 states
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Exams
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