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Douglas T. Carpenter

FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER
Raleigh, NC 27612
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CRD#: 1215215
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Professional summary


Douglas Theodore Carpenter is a registered financial advisor currently at FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Douglas has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 31, 2022 - Present

FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC

Office #1: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
RIA
BD
CRD#: 290298
Raleigh, NC
Past

September 10, 1987 - December 12, 1997

ALL-VEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10542
NEW HYDE PARK, NY
Past

March 22, 1984 - September 16, 1987

MACPEG, ROSS, O'CONNELL & GOLDABER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8297

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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FP
FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC
ABUNDANCE NC | THE JEFFREY GROUP | JG3, LLC | JAVELIN 19 OPPORTUNITY ZONE ADVISORS | HOMETOWN RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | FORTRESS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER | FORTRESS PHYSICIANS | FORTRESS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FORTRESS ADVISOR NETWORK | COLLEGIATE FINANCIAL GROUP | BEST INTEREST WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | AXIOM CONSULTING GROUP | ARCHER

CRD#: 290298 / SEC#: 801-118075, 8-70027

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/18/2020 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
North Carolina
(3/31/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/20/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FP
FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC
ABUNDANCE NC | THE JEFFREY GROUP | JG3, LLC | JAVELIN 19 OPPORTUNITY ZONE ADVISORS | HOMETOWN RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | FORTRESS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER | FORTRESS PHYSICIANS | FORTRESS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FORTRESS ADVISOR NETWORK | COLLEGIATE FINANCIAL GROUP | BEST INTEREST WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | AXIOM CONSULTING GROUP | ARCHER

CRD#: 290298 / SEC#: 801-118075, 8-70027

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/18/2020 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3110 Edwards Mill Rd, Ste 200 Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
Mailing Address
3110 Edwards Mill Rd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone number
(919) 322-2762
Established
North Carolina since 11/17/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
26

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (47 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP BROCHURE FOR FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE JOSEPH N. GRABAR, III REVOCABLE TRUST DATED MAY 14, 2004OWNER
GURE, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPHOWNER6339890
CARTER, ANA RFINOP/CFO/PFO/POO4424794
GRABAR, JOSEPH NICHOLAS IIICEO/CCO/TRUSTEE2776181

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,115
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 346,106,253

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Company Information


FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC

CRD#: 290298Raleigh, NC 27612

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