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Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

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Client assets under management

$2,304,804,287

Clients

6,172

12% high-net-worth

Advisors

102

of 102 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

61

Typical

Average account size

$373,429

About

Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to a mix of individuals, corporations, retirement and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations and charitable institutions. The firm offers separately managed accounts, access to third‑party asset managers and TAMPs, sub‑advisory and referral arrangements, private‑label model portfolios, financial planning and portfolio review services.

CIAS generally tailors portfolios to each client’s objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance and implements investment programs under written investment guidelines; the firm reports that the vast majority of its assets are managed on a discretionary basis (about $2.385 billion of $2.394 billion in AUM). Methods of analysis described in the brochure include fundamental, technical and charting approaches, and strategies may involve equities, fixed income, ETFs, REITs, options and variable annuities; clients may impose trading restrictions in writing where permitted.

The firm operates through a network of more than 100 investment adviser representatives who act as independent contractors and may market services under their own trade names, with advisory fees paid to CIAS and shared with IARs per contractual arrangements. CIAS is affiliated with broker‑dealers and other investment advisory entities and uses a clearing relationship with Pershing that provides financial benefits to its affiliates; those affiliations and the dual roles of some IARs as registered representatives or insurance agents are disclosed and are material considerations for prospective clients.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Commissions

Commission basis for portfolio review services up to 2%; commissions on certain investment products via affiliated broker-dealers

Project-based

Hourly fees not to exceed $250/hour for financial planning and portfolio review services

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $500, may be negotiable Fee-only: Fee basis for financial planning and portfolio review services: $500 to $2,500 (negotiable)

Main office location

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

100 E. Six Forks Road, Suite 200

Raleigh NC 27609, United States

Number of offices

40

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Nebraska · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Richard F

Series 66

Raleigh, NC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Richard Fields is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC and Capital Investment Group, Inc, having previously worked at Integrated Advisory Services LLC and RGA Investments. Fields is also a principal at Integrated Advisory Services LLC, where he has administrative responsibilities. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a range of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Carlton B

CFP®, Series 63

Raleigh, NC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Carlton Blanton is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2000. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent with Blanton Financial Group and has ownership in BHK Investments, LLC. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, utilizing a variety of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio reviews.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Amelia S

Series 63, Series 65

Springfield, GA

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Amelia Senecal is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Capital Investment Group, Inc and Vision Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, she is a fixed annuity and life insurance agent and also sells used clothing on Poshmark. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a variety of analytical methods and regularly monitoring client portfolios.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Marvin M

Series 66

Raleigh, NC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Marvin Musselwhite is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services and Capital Investment Group since 2020. Prior to his advisory career, he held roles at McConnell Golf, DICK's Sporting Goods, and North Carolina State University. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a variety of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio reviews.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Chotsie B

Series 65

Jasper, TX

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Chotsie Bickerstaff is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC and has been in the financial industry since 2025. She is also vice president and co-owner of several related businesses, including Retirement Education Partners, Inc., where she supervises operations and provides life insurance and annuity policies. Additionally, she oversees financial operations at Bickerstaff Holdings, LLC, and Senior Benefits Advisors, LLC. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers separately managed accounts, third-party manager referrals, private-label model portfolios, financial planning, and portfolio reviews, using a combination of analytical methods and ongoing monitoring tailored to each client’s objectives.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Michael P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Raleigh, NC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Michael Pearl is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC since 2013. He has been involved with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2001 and operates an accounting practice under the name Michael F. Pearl, CPA, a business he has maintained since 1988. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a mix of analytical methods and ongoing monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Cort M

Series 63, Series 66

Hagerstown, MD

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Cort Meinelschmidt is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital Investment Group, Inc. and Sentinel Capital Solutions. Outside of his advisory role, Meinelschmidt is the president of Meinelschmidt Distillery. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers personalized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and a range of analytical methods.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Richard R

Series 63, Series 65

Raleigh, NC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Richard Rose III is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Advisory Services and affiliated entities since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent focused on fixed insurance products. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and risk disclosure.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Craig M

CFP®, Series 63

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC since 2009. He also has a background with Capital Investment Group, Inc. dating back to 2004. Outside of advisory work, Mcdaniel is an insurance agent with The McDaniel Corporation and is a self-employed lender to individuals. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a range of analytical methods and conducting ongoing portfolio reviews.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Charles P

Series 63, Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Charles Pendergraft II is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a farm in East Bend, NC. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a variety of analytical methods and conducting ongoing portfolio reviews.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Richard F

Series 63, Series 65

Raleigh, NC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Richard Fields is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and Cic Advisers, LLC since 2005. Fields also serves as president and insurance agent of Integrated Advisory Services, where he provides insurance sales and service. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses an individualized process that includes discretionary management, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and a mix of analytical methods.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Joshua H

Series 66

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Joshua Huggins is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Capital Investment Group, Inc, The McDaniel Corporation, and Agnew Lake Services. He is also active as an insurance agent with The McDaniel Corporation. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and risk disclosures.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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William M

Series 63, Series 66

Raleigh, NC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

William Moore is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Cary, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Capital Investment Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a consulting firm focused on company expense reduction and vendor negotiations. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and a mix of analytical methods.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Matthew K

Series 66

Raleigh, NC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Matthew Keen is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services and Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2016, with prior experience at KS Bank and LPL Financial. Keen serves on the board of directors for KS Bank in a non-management advisory role. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment solutions including separately managed accounts, third-party manager referrals, and private-label model portfolios, using a range of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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