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Carl C. Mcdonald

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
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CRD#: 1631860
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Professional summary


Carl Christopher Mcdonald, who also goes by Chris Mcdonald, is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Memphis, Tennessee.

Carl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Carl has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chris Mcdonald

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
LIFE & DISABILITY INSURANCE SALES - SELF EMPLOYED, MARCH 1986 TO PRESENT. APPROX. 1 HR. PER MONTH. 112 CLARENDON AVENUE, NASHVILLE, TNI AM CURRENTLY AN EMPLOYEE AND IAR REGISTERED THROUGH UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, INC. (UCFA). UCFA IS AN IA FIRM REGISTERED WITH THE SEC AND NOTICED FILED WITH VARIOUS STATES. I AM AN EMPLOYEE OF THE UCFA. UCFA PROVIDES FINANCIAL PLANNING AND RELATED ADVICE FOR A FLAT RATE (SEE ADV BROCHURE). IN ADDITION, I MAY REFER CLIENTS TO ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, HEDGE FUNDS. I WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY DIRECT COMPENSATION FROM THE HEDGE FUND. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED WITH THE MUTUAL PERMISSION OF GSI AND UCFA, AND IS OUTSIDE OF THE SCOPE OF MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GIRARD SECURITIES, INC. OWN RENTAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTY.

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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

September 9, 2010 - Present

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 5350 Poplar Ave Suite 310, Memphis, TN 38120
RIA
CRD#: 134600
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

December 22, 2011 - July 6, 2016

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

January 4, 2010 - December 31, 2010

SOVEREIGN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 109024
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

January 23, 2004 - January 15, 2010

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4173
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

December 21, 2001 - January 15, 2010

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

April 3, 2000 - December 20, 2001

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

February 13, 1992 - April 4, 2000

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

March 25, 1987 - February 13, 1992

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CINCINNATI, OH

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".
UC
UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS
FINLIFE PARTNERS | UNITED CAPITAL WEALTH | UNITED CAPITAL RETIREMENT ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL PRIVATE WEALTH COUNSELING | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL LIFE MANAGEMENT | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, INC. | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL | UCFA, LLC | UCFA | PFM | GS PFM | GOLDMAN SACHS PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 134600 / SEC#: 801-64376

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2005 Approved)

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
Tennessee
(9/9/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/24/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/28/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


UC
UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS
FINLIFE PARTNERS | UNITED CAPITAL WEALTH | UNITED CAPITAL RETIREMENT ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL PRIVATE WEALTH COUNSELING | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL LIFE MANAGEMENT | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, INC. | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL | UCFA, LLC | UCFA | PFM | GS PFM | GOLDMAN SACHS PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 134600 / SEC#: 801-64376

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
125 E John Carpenter Frwy Suite 1300, Irving, TX 75062
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 822-2055
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
271

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts41,738
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 17,211,052,120

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/01/2024
Cover Page
10/30/2023
01/26/2023

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Company Information


UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 134600Memphis, TN 38120

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