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Carmen M. Petote

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CRD#: 1328503
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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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

BD
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.

BD
CRD#: 7597
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

October 23, 1992 - July 26, 1993

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 16, 1992 - December 22, 1993

KEOGLER, MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16546
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 6, 1989 - September 15, 1992

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 28, 1989 - September 23, 1992

ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 7597
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

January 3, 1985 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

January 3, 1985 - March 14, 1989

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.
MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.
JAVCO, LLC | MCKINLEY INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. | MCKINLEY INVESTMENT GROUP | MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC. | MCKINLEY CARTER TRUST COMPANY | MCKINLEY CARTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 135184 / SEC#: 801-64584

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

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/9/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/20/1986
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22
Date: 2/1/1985
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/2/1985
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.
MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.
JAVCO, LLC | MCKINLEY INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. | MCKINLEY INVESTMENT GROUP | MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC. | MCKINLEY CARTER TRUST COMPANY | MCKINLEY CARTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

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
51

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 Accounts5,213
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,532,619,554

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm 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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Company Information

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 135184

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