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Carroll J. Klotz

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
JOLIET, IL 60435
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CRD#: 2070334
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Professional summary


Carroll Jean Klotz, who also goes by Carroll J Schmitz, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Joliet, Illinois.

Carroll is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Carroll has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Carroll J Schmitz

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 17, 2024 - Present

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 2801 Black Road Suite 101, Joliet, IL 60435
RIA
BD
CRD#: 28218
JOLIET, IL
Current

January 17, 2024 - Present

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 2801 Black Road Suite 101, Joliet, IL 60435
RIA
BD
CRD#: 28218
JOLIET, IL
Past

September 28, 2018 - January 31, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
JOLIET, IL
Past

September 28, 2018 - January 31, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
JOLIET, IL
Past

June 28, 2018 - September 28, 2018

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 875
JOLIET, IL
Past

June 21, 2013 - September 28, 2018

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 875
JOLIET, IL
Past

May 2, 2005 - July 19, 2013

STOFAN, AGAZZI & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7596
JOLIET, IL
Past

July 18, 2003 - May 3, 2005

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 29, 2001 - May 3, 2005

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

August 21, 2001 - October 17, 2001

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 27, 1998 - August 22, 2001

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

March 3, 1998 - November 2, 1998

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

December 15, 1997 - February 25, 1998

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 15, 1997 - February 25, 1998

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".
SI
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES INC | STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 28218 / SEC#: 801-43561, 8-43514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/19/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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.
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
Arizona
(1/17/2024)
RR
Colorado
(1/17/2024)
RR
Florida
(1/17/2024)
RR
Illinois
(1/17/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(1/17/2024)
RR
Indiana
(1/17/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(1/17/2024)
RR
Michigan
(1/17/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(1/17/2024)
RR
Ohio
(1/17/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(1/17/2024)
RR
Texas
(1/17/2024)
IAR
Texas
(1/17/2024)
RR
Washington
(2/1/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/17/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SI
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES INC | STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 28218 / SEC#: 801-43561, 8-43514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/19/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Mailing Address
One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone number
(314) 342-4051
Established
Missouri since 05/24/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
206

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION HOLDING CORPORATIONMEMBER
KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMESCHAIRMAN, STIFEL FINANCIAL1434827
BRAUTIGAM, ALLEN CORPRESIDENT AND CEO2400179
BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4696103
DODSON, CHARLES EDWARDCCO-ADVISORY SERVICES1744430
FISHER, MARK PHILIPGENERAL COUNSEL4970942
MELINGER, ADAM SCOTTROSFP2373020
NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNEPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1614129
ROWAN, JAMES FRANCISPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER1976998

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,648
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,379,138,273

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/20/2024
09/28/2023

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Company Information


STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 28218Joliet, IL 60435

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