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Stanley Bruce Coats II

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Smithfield, NC

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

26 years

Location

Smithfield, NC 27577

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,497

Across 2,992 offices

Clients per advisor

76 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Stanley Coats II is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience and has been associated with Raymond James in various capacities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he and his wife own and breed horses, occasionally earning income from shows and sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and serves a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees for planning services offered.

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for transaction-related services through affiliated broker-dealer RJFS; also receive commissions as insurance agent for insurance services.

Project-based

Hourly fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally up to $400 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $400 per hour; fixed (flat) dollar fees also offered; percentage of assets under advisement fees not to exceed 2.25% annually for investment consulting services; fees negotiable.

Location

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Smithfield, NC

131 S. Third Street

Smithfield NC 27577

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

North Carolina · Texas

Work history

26 years of industry experience

Security Credit

2017 - Present • 9 years

Smithfield, SC

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors INC.

2011 - Present • 15 years

Smithfield, NC

Raymond James financial Services

1999 - Present • 27 years

Smithfield, NC

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Jacob S

CFP®, Series 66

Smithfield, NC

Wealth More Enterprise, Inc.

Jacob Stewart is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Wealth More Enterprise, Inc., where he has worked since 2024, and also maintains a role at Brightside. Wealth More Enterprise provides investment advisory and financial planning services through a mobile-first platform, offering discretionary portfolio management via a wrap-fee program and tiered advisory plans. The firm’s investment process uses proprietary risk scoring software and algorithmic management combined with model portfolios, supporting client interactions through digital communication and discretionary management overseen by an internal committee.

Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Early retirement planning
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Kevin B

CFP®, Series 66, Series 63

Clayton, NC

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Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Series 63, Series 66

Clayton, NC

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College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Income planning Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Ron L

CFP®, Series 66

Clayton, NC

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Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Tax strategies for small businesses Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ana F

Series 63, Series 65

Clayton, NC

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

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Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Jessica L

Series 66

Four Oaks, NC

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