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Kelly J. Carter

ADVISER ALLIANCE
CARLSBAD, CA 92011
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CRD#: 2199445
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Professional summary


Kelly Joseph Carter, who also goes by Kelly J Carter, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISER ALLIANCE, LLC located in Carlsbad, California and CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC located in Carlsbad, California.

Kelly is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Kelly has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kelly J Carter

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. BEACON RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC: CARLSBAD, CA; CEO/INSURANCE AGENT; 01/2003-PRESENT; INVESTMENT RELATED; SALES OF FIXED (NON-SECURITIES) INSURANCE AND ANNUITY PRODUCTS FROM VARIOUS COMPANIES; APPROXIMATELY 110 HRS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. 2. NAME: ADVISER ALLIANCE LLC; ADDRESS: 211 MILL CREEK DRIVE, BOARDMAN, OH 44512; START DATE: 01/2017; POSITION: ADVISER; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; HOURS PER MONTH: TO BE UDPATED. DUTIES: PROVIDE ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO CLIENTS.

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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 11, 2017 - Present

ADVISER ALLIANCE, LLC

Office #1: 2100 Palomar Airport Road Suite 214-8, Carlsbad, CA 92011
RIA
CRD#: 287551
CARLSBAD, CA
Current

December 22, 2017 - Present

CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 2100 Palomar Airport Rd. Ste. 214-8, Carlsbad, CA 92011
RIA
CRD#: 281213
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

August 4, 2016 - May 18, 2017

SUMMIT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283648
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

October 26, 2015 - August 19, 2016

SUMMIT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134620
Carlsbad, CA
Past

September 4, 2013 - March 26, 2016

SMC ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 165389
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

September 25, 2012 - January 10, 2014

COOPER MCMANUS

RIA
CRD#: 111458
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

June 2, 1997 - September 8, 1997

CAPSTONE INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 41400
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 8, 1996 - August 14, 1997

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 3, 1996 - November 19, 1996

INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22513
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 18, 1991 - April 1, 1994

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 18, 1991 - April 1, 1994

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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".
CW
CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC
C1W | LA LOMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC | COVENTRY WEALTH ADVISORS | CHANGEPATH, LLC | CHANGEPATH | CHANGE PATH LLC

CRD#: 281213 / SEC#: 801-106677

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2015 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(5/11/2017)
IAR
Colorado
(5/15/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/1/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CW
CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC
C1W | LA LOMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC | COVENTRY WEALTH ADVISORS | CHANGEPATH, LLC | CHANGEPATH | CHANGE PATH LLC

CRD#: 281213 / SEC#: 801-106677

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
6330 Sprint Pkwy Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 402-7897
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
217

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CREATIVEONE WEALTH ADV PART 2A 03.31.2025 (4/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29,437
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,828,907,475

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Company Information


CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 281213Carlsbad, CA 92011

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