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Kelly Joseph Carter

ADVISER ALLIANCE
CARLSBAD, CA
·CRD# 2199445·34 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Kelly J Carter

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Disclosures are events reported to regulators, such as customer disputes, regulatory actions, employment separations, or financial events. Some are resolved, denied, or contested — a disclosure is not a verdict. We recommend asking an advisor directly about any disclosure on their record.

Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

34 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ADVISER ALLIANCE, LLC·CRD# 287551
RIA
2100 Palomar Airport Road Suite 214-8, Carlsbad, CA 92011
May 11, 2017 - Present
CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC·CRD# 281213
RIA
2100 Palomar Airport Rd. Suite 214-43, Carlsbad, CA 92011
December 22, 2017 - Present
SUMMIT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 283648
RIA
Carlsbad, CA
August 4, 2016 - May 18, 2017
SUMMIT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 134620
RIA
Carlsbad, CA
October 26, 2015 - August 19, 2016
SMC ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC·CRD# 165389
RIA
Carlsbad, CA
September 4, 2013 - March 26, 2016
COOPER MCMANUS·CRD# 111458
RIA
Carlsbad, CA
September 25, 2012 - January 10, 2014
CAPSTONE INVESTMENTS·CRD# 41400
BD
San Diego, CA
June 2, 1997 - September 8, 1997
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 32444
BD
San Diego, CA
November 8, 1996 - August 14, 1997
INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES GROUP, INC.·CRD# 22513
BD
San Diego, CA
October 3, 1996 - November 19, 1996
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES·CRD# 4039
BD
New York, NY
December 18, 1991 - April 1, 1994
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
New York, NY
December 18, 1991 - April 1, 1994

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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 - SEC (9/25/2015 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

6330 Sprint Pkwy Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66211

Phone Number

(913) 402-7897

# of Employees

222

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CREATIVEONE WEALTH FORM ADV PART 2A_2026.03.31 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

35,425

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,251,683,061

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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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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
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CRD#: 281213 / SEC#: 801-106677
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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.
IAR
California
(5/11/2017)
IAR
Colorado
(5/15/2023)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 2001About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1996About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1996About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1991About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Apr 1997About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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