Carmen M. Petote

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CRD#: 1328503

Professional summary

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Carmen Marino Petote, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Carmen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Carmen had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1.FREELANCE MUSICIAN- 410 PENNSYLAVANIA AVE, VERONA PA 15147, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, NOT DURING BUSINESS HOURS. VARIOUS MUSICAL GROUPS. 2.LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT - WRITES LIFE, HEALTH AND DISABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN INSURANCE AGENCIES. MR. PETOTE RECEIVES SEPARATE COMPENSATION FOR ACTING AS AN INSURANCE AGENT AND PURCHASING INSURANCE AND INSURANCE RELATED PRODUCTS FOR CLIENTS OF AFA. MR. PETOTE MAY SPEND AS MUCH AS 3% OF HIS TIME ON SUCH NON-ADVISORY ACTIVITIES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1989

Experience

Past

April 4, 2022 - August 27, 2025

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 135184

Wexford, PA

Past

July 12, 2012 - August 27, 2014

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

March 16, 2007 - July 16, 2012

ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.

RIA

CRD#: 7597

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

June 28, 2001 - July 18, 2022

ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 116369

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

December 17, 1993 - July 16, 2012

ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.

CRD#: 7597

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

October 23, 1992 - July 26, 1993

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 5249

BOSTON, MA

Past

September 16, 1992 - December 22, 1993

KEOGLER, MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 16546

ATLANTA, GA

Past

April 6, 1989 - September 15, 1992

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 5249

BOSTON, MA

Past

February 28, 1989 - September 23, 1992

ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.

CRD#: 7597

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

January 3, 1985 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 6320

Past

January 3, 1985 - March 14, 1989

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 135184 / SEC#: 801-64584

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/9/1985

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/20/1986

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 2/1/1985

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/2/1985

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 135184 / SEC#: 801-64584

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2005 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2100 Market Street, Wheeling, WV 26003

Mailing Address

Phone number

(304) 230-2400

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MCWS ADV PART 2A 2025 (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,213
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,532,619,554

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/21/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Carmen M. Petote

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.

ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS

ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

KEOGLER, MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 1/9/1985

Series 7

Date: 9/20/1986

Series 22

Date: 2/1/1985

Series 6

Date: 1/2/1985

Current Firm

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

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