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Carlos M. Sera

SERA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Annapolis, MD 21401
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CRD#: 1736186
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Professional summary


Carlos Manuel Sera, who also goes by Carl Sera, is a registered financial advisor currently at SERA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Annapolis, Maryland.

Carlos is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Carlos has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Carl Sera

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 10, 2007 - Present

SERA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1910 Towne Centre Blvd Suite 250, Annapolis, MD 21401
RIA
CRD#: 120896
Annapolis, MD
Past

July 10, 2007 - April 19, 2016

CHICAGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112271
BOWIE, MD
Past

November 15, 1990 - July 23, 1991

CHESAPEAKE SECURITIES RESEARCH CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14161
SEVERNA PARK, MD
Past

November 3, 1987 - August 2, 1990

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

October 30, 1987 - November 4, 1987

LEGG MASON MASTEN INC.

BD
CRD#: 2
Past

October 21, 1987 - October 31, 1987

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD

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
Maryland
(7/10/2007)
IAR
Texas
(4/24/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/9/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SC
SERA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
FINANCIAL TALES | STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT, LTD. | SERA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | SERA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | SERA CAPITAL

CRD#: 120896 / SEC#:

Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/1991 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2021 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
1910 Towne Centre Blvd Suite 250, Annapolis, MD 21401
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 464-8333
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts106
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 83,000,000

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Company Information


SERA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 120896Annapolis, MD 21401

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