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John S. Karrant
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
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CRD#: 1729499
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Professional summary
John Samuel Karrant, who also goes by John Samuel Karrant, John Sam Karrant, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Fort Smith, Arkansas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. John has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
John Samuel Karrant | John Sam Karrant
Other business activities
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1) ABSOLUTE ASSET MANAGEMENT POSITION: Owner NATURE: New name I will be using to conduct my business with Avantax. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 11/15/2023 ADDRESS: 4304 South Phoenix, Fort Smith AR 72903, United States DESCRIPTION: Handling clients investments and the day to day work required to provide these services. 2) BELLE CHASSE SUB-DIVISION POSITION: Developer/Owner NATURE: Belle Chasse Subdivision and Karrant Development are one in the same. Karrant Development build and owned several sub division. Belle Chasse is the only one Karrant Development still has ownership in. My wife and I still own 7 lots and do not plan to sell any of them unless we face some type of emergency. My participation is that I answer around a dozen phone calls from individuals or real estate agents asking if I would sell a lot. I probably spent a total of 1 hour a year on these calls. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/1999 ADDRESS: 4200 Jenny Lind Rd, Ste B, Fort Smith AR 72901, United States DESCRIPTION: See above #5 3) KARRANT DEVELOPMENT POSITION: Owner NATURE: Lot sales within Belle Chasse Sub-Division. I currently only own 5 lots within the 77 lots the comprise this sub-division INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/01/2000 ADDRESS: 511 Two Sisters Court, Fort Smith AR 72916, United States DESCRIPTION: Answer questions to prospective lot buyers. 4) THE K FAMILY TRUST DTD 9-23-2019 POSITION: Trustee NATURE: General Family Trust. My wife is also a Trustee and handles the business of the trust. We talk about a few things on occasion over dinner and I answer her questions. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/23/2019 ADDRESS: 511 Two Sisters Court, Fort Smith AR 72916, United States DESCRIPTION: Help my wife as she is 16 years younger and needs to keep up with this as she will probably out live me. surance
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3101 S 70th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903RIA
CRD#: 105644
FORT SMITH, AR
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 4304 South Phoenix, Fort Smith, AR 72903BD
CRD#: 13572
Fort Smith, AR
Past
January 22, 2020 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Fort Smith, AR
Past
January 17, 2020 - January 21, 2020
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Fort Smith, AR
Past
January 17, 2020 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Fort Smith, AR
Past
July 20, 2017 - January 21, 2020
CL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 134922
Fort Smith, AR
Past
May 28, 2017 - January 21, 2020
CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 159712
Fort Smith, AR
Past
March 10, 2016 - June 27, 2017
WILBANKS SECURITIES ADVISORY
RIA
CRD#: 118304
Pocola, OK
Past
March 10, 2016 - June 27, 2017
WILBANKS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 40673
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past
February 13, 2013 - February 5, 2016
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 705
ROGERS, AR
Past
February 13, 2013 - February 5, 2016
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 705
ROGERS, AR
Past
June 9, 2006 - February 13, 2013
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4161
FT. SMITH, AR
Past
June 9, 2006 - February 13, 2013
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4161
FT. SMITH, AR
Past
May 18, 2001 - June 14, 2006
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7556
FORT SMITH, AR
Past
May 7, 2001 - June 14, 2006
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
FORT SMITH, AR
Past
July 31, 1993 - May 15, 2001
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 24, 1987 - July 31, 1993
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Arkansas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Arkansas(9/5/2025)
RR
California(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Kansas(9/5/2025)
RR
Missouri(9/5/2025)
RR
New Jersey(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina(9/5/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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CRD#: 105644Fort Smith, AR 72903TRUST BUT VERIFY
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