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Willard B. Carey

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS
Boston, MA 02210
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CRD#: 2159853
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Professional summary


Willard Burton Carey is a registered financial advisor currently at COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts and COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Willard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Willard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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

May 1, 2010 - Present

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

Office #1: 290 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
RIA
CRD#: 108257
Boston, MA
Current

May 1, 2010 - Present

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 290 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
BD
CRD#: 840
Boston, MA
Past

April 8, 2005 - May 1, 2010

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107900
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 4, 2004 - May 1, 2010

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 16, 1993 - September 29, 2004

STATE STREET RESEARCH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17580
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 13, 1992 - June 2, 1993

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 13, 1992 - June 2, 1993

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 3, 1991 - October 5, 1992

DEAM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 754
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CM
COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
AMERICAN EXPRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP INC | SELIGMAN INVESTMENTS | SELIGMAN | RIVERSOURCE INVESTMENTS, LLC | RIVERSOURCE INVESTMENTS | RIVERSOURCE INSURANCE ASSETS | RIVERSOURCE INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS | RIVERSOURCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | RIVERSOURCE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS | RIVERSOURCE | J. & W. SELIGMAN | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS NORTH AMERICA | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT CAPITAL ADVISERS | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 108257 / SEC#: 801-25943

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/1985 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.
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
Idaho
(6/23/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/1/2010)
IAR
Massachusetts
(5/1/2010)
RR
Washington
(6/23/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/6/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CM
COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC
AMERICAN EXPRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP INC | SELIGMAN INVESTMENTS | SELIGMAN | RIVERSOURCE INVESTMENTS, LLC | RIVERSOURCE INVESTMENTS | RIVERSOURCE INSURANCE ASSETS | RIVERSOURCE INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS | RIVERSOURCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | RIVERSOURCE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS | RIVERSOURCE | J. & W. SELIGMAN | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS NORTH AMERICA | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE INVESTMENTS | COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT CAPITAL ADVISERS | COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 108257 / SEC#: 801-25943

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/1985 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
290 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 225-2365
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
910

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CMIA LLC PART 2A (5-28-2025) (5/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,061
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 457,482,709,435

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
04/28/2025
Cover Page

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Company Information


COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 108257Boston, MA 02210

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