Aura L. Carmi
STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | Executive Director, Financial Planning
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
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CRD#: 2096756
Professional summary
Aura Lewanna Carmi, CFP®, who also goes by Aura Lewanna Stern, Aura Stern, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in Westlake Village, California.
Aura is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Aura has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.
Biography
A financial planner since 2008, I use my many years of experience to help my clients create realistic financial plans and diversified investment portfolios to enable them to reach their goals. I enjoy developing lifelong relationships with my clients and supporting them as they navigate financial challenges and opportunities through all stages of life.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Estate Planning
Education Planning
Tax Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Insurance Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Aura Lewanna Stern | Aura Stern
Other business activities
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07/14/2025 - A. Carmi Financial, Inc. (DBA for Stratos Business) - Address: 2829 Townsgate Rd. Suite 100 Westlake Village, CA 91361 - Position: Financial Advisor - Number of hours/devoted during business hours: 160 - Description: Financial Services
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2013
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Experience
Current
September 5, 2024 - Present
STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 2829 Townsgate Rd., Suite 100, Westlake Village, CA 91361RIA
CRD#: 283816
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past
November 1, 2018 - October 4, 2024
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES
RIA
CRD#: 104510
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past
April 22, 2016 - October 31, 2018
RETIREONE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 269923
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past
January 11, 2012 - November 1, 2018
EDELMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 113299
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past
January 10, 2012 - April 22, 2016
SANDERS MORRIS LLC
BD
CRD#: 20580
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past
April 30, 2008 - January 9, 2012
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110518
MALIBU, CA
Past
April 29, 2008 - January 9, 2012
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
MALIBU, CA
Past
March 17, 2008 - April 21, 2008
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 6694
NEWBURY PARK, CA
Past
November 19, 2007 - April 21, 2008
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
NEWBURY PARK, CA
Past
June 17, 1994 - October 7, 1998
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past
October 11, 1990 - July 5, 1994
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
A. CARMI FINANCIAL, INC. | YOUNG AMERICAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOZNY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | VERITAS BOSTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUE NORTH WEALTH PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | THE LOWRIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | TAMARACK TRAIL INVESTMENT PARTNERS | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SPAIN & SMITH WEALTH ADVISORS | RIVERVIEW WEALTH PARTNERS | RIVERBEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | RENO TAHOE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURPOSEFUL WEALTH | PISTONE WEALTH ADVISORS | PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS | PARK EDGE ADVISORS | PALATINE HILL, LLC | NILSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | NEXTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEW VIEW WEALTH ADVISORY | MCCANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAJIED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | KYROS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KOWAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JF WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INVESSENT WEALTH MANAGEMENRT | INTERSECTING WEALTH, LLC | GIERL AUGUSTINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GENERATIONS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREITAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FLAGSHIP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FELLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMERITUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLAPBOARD HILL PRIVATE WEALTH | CENTURY WEALTH PARTNERS | BARNWOOD CAPITAL | AUGUST WEALTH ADVISORS | ACMEJACKWEALTHMANAGEMENT
CRD#: 283816 / SEC#: 801-108211
RIA
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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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
California(9/5/2024)
IAR
Texas(9/5/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
A. CARMI FINANCIAL, INC. | YOUNG AMERICAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOZNY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | VERITAS BOSTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUE NORTH WEALTH PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | THE LOWRIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | TAMARACK TRAIL INVESTMENT PARTNERS | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SPAIN & SMITH WEALTH ADVISORS | RIVERVIEW WEALTH PARTNERS | RIVERBEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | RENO TAHOE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURPOSEFUL WEALTH | PISTONE WEALTH ADVISORS | PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS | PARK EDGE ADVISORS | PALATINE HILL, LLC | NILSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | NEXTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEW VIEW WEALTH ADVISORY | MCCANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAJIED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | KYROS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KOWAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JF WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INVESSENT WEALTH MANAGEMENRT | INTERSECTING WEALTH, LLC | GIERL AUGUSTINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GENERATIONS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREITAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FLAGSHIP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FELLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMERITUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLAPBOARD HILL PRIVATE WEALTH | CENTURY WEALTH PARTNERS | BARNWOOD CAPITAL | AUGUST WEALTH ADVISORS | ACMEJACKWEALTHMANAGEMENT
CRD#: 283816 / SEC#: 801-108211
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
3750 Park East Drive Suite 200, Beachwood, OH 44122
Mailing Address
Phone number
(440) 519-2500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
181
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 12,432 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,905,828,030 |
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Company Information
STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
Executive Director, Financial PlanningCRD#: 283816Westlake Village, CA 91361TRUST BUT VERIFY
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