MC
Mac A. Carpenter
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
Okemos, MI 48864
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CRD#: 2595698
MC
Professional summary
Mac Aric Carpenter, who also goes by Aric Carpenter, M Aric Carpenter, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Okemos, Michigan and CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Okemos, Michigan.
Mac is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Mac has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Aric Carpenter | M Aric Carpenter
Other business activities
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MAC Advisors, Inc.-Owner-Securities and Insurance sales-Investments related-Okemos, MI 180/mo
Creative Financial Designs
Carp Ventures, INC., DBA Meridian Advisor Dashboard-Owner-Software developement/sales-Non-investment related-12-20 hrs/mo-Okemos, MI
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
September 20, 2016 - Present
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
Office #1: 2140 University Park Dr Suite 250, Okemos, MI 48864RIA
CRD#: 109032
Okemos, MI
Current
September 20, 2016 - Present
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.
Office #1: 2140 University Park Dr Suite 250, Okemos, MI 48864BD
CRD#: 25427
Okemos, MI
Past
August 1, 2013 - September 20, 2016
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
Grand Rapids, MI
Past
July 30, 2013 - September 20, 2016
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
Grand Rapids, MI
Past
November 15, 2010 - August 5, 2013
MRK ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC.
RIA
CRD#: 124795
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
March 10, 2010 - December 31, 2010
SPC
RIA
CRD#: 110692
ADRIAN, MI
Past
June 21, 2002 - July 31, 2013
SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 14303
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past
March 1, 2002 - June 20, 2002
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past
March 14, 1995 - January 28, 2002
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
March 14, 1995 - January 28, 2002
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)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(1/12/2024)
RR
California(9/20/2016)
RR
Colorado(2/24/2022)
RR
Florida(9/20/2016)
RR
Illinois(3/8/2018)
RR
Indiana(1/11/2021)
RR
Michigan(9/20/2016)
IAR
Michigan(9/20/2016)
RR
Minnesota(10/22/2024)
RR
New York(4/8/2025)
RR
North Carolina(6/30/2023)
RR
Ohio(9/20/2016)
RR
South Dakota(9/20/2016)
RR
Texas(9/20/2016)
RR
Virginia(9/20/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
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Contact information
Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,029 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,478,773,967 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | ||
| 01/05/2024 | ||
| 01/10/2023 |
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Company Information
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032Okemos, MI 48864TRUST BUT VERIFY
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