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William Carroll Gardner

Investment Adviser Representative at Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC

Homewood, ALCRD #7011229Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
8 yrs
Exams Passed
1

Professional summary

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William Carroll Gardner is an investment adviser representative with Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC in Homewood, AL, where they have been registered since 2018, the year they entered the securities industry. They have passed the Series 65 (investment adviser) exam. They are registered to provide investment advice in Alabama.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Alabama

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 11/7/2018

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Aptus Capital Advisors, LLCCurrent
11/7/2018 – Homewood, AL

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC
    Aug 2018 – no end date reportedFairhope, AL
  2. Hygia Health Services
    Apr 2014 – Aug 2018Bham, AL

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee
Firm account minimum
$50,000 (waivable)
Estimated blended rate
0.0075

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Active ETFs, managed portfolios, custom option overlays, and investment support including custom portfolio design, reviews, and content

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Investment Companies
Firm areas of expertise
Risk ManagementActive ETFsManaged PortfoliosOption OverlaysDownside HedgingTax OptimizationDiversificationWealth Management Support

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthInvestment Companies

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
18
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
6
Main office:
Fairhope, AL
SEC file number:
801-107723

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of September 24, 2026

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