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Richard Sanford

Chief Compliance Officer/Chairman/President at Whitener Capital Management in Rocky Mount, NC

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Richard Sanford is Chief Compliance Officer/Chairman/President of Whitener Capital Management, Inc, an investment adviser managing $598M, and works from its Rocky Mount, NC office. Richard Sanford has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Whitener Capital Management since 4 March 2011, has 15 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65.

15
Years in industry
15
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Richard Sanford has been Chief Compliance Officer/Chairman/President of Whitener Capital Management since December 2009, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Richard Sanford holds a BA in Economics from East Carolina University and an MBA with a concentration in finance from East Carolina University.

Whitener Capital Management, Inc is a Rocky Mount, NC firm with $598M under management, 851 clients and 5 advisers across 3 offices, as of its February 2026 filing.

Rick Sanford is President and Portfolio Manager of Whitener Capital Management. He has over 25 years of experience in the investment industry and spent six years as an investment broker before joining Whitener Capital. He works with clients through a wealth management process built around a personalized plan.

  1. – present · 15 years
    Rocky Mount, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106865
  2. – · under a year
    Rocky Mount, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106865

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Richard Sanford is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from March 2011; the most recent is Texas, in November 2016.

  • North CarolinaSince 4 March 2011
  • TexasResidentSince 14 November 2016

Examinations

Series 653 March 2011
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 6324 November 1997
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 711 November 1997
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Richard Lee Sanford
CRD
2957281
Firm
Whitener Capital Management · CRD 106865
Role
Chief Compliance Officer/Chairman/President
Office
3993 SUNSET AVENUE, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
February 2011
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Richard Sanford work?

Richard Sanford has been Chief Compliance Officer/Chairman/President of Whitener Capital Management, Inc since December 2009, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 24 February 2026

Is Richard Sanford a financial advisor?

Yes. Richard Sanford has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina and Texas, through Whitener Capital Management since March 2011.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Richard Sanford have?

Richard Sanford has 15 years in the financial industry, since February 2011, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Richard Sanford passed?

Richard Sanford has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 1997.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Richard Sanford based?

Richard Sanford’s registered office is in Rocky Mount, NC.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Richard Sanford registered with FINRA?

No. Richard Sanford has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Richard Sanford’s record?

Search CRD 2957281 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Richard Sanford’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Whitener Capital Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2957281, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Whitener Capital Management, Inc, filed 24 February 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Whitener Capital Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.