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Carol A. Schmidlin

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
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CRD#: 2609764
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Professional summary


Carol Ann Schmidlin is a registered financial advisor currently at PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS located in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.

Carol is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Carol has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) Carol Schmidlin is the co-Owner of Franklin Planning, LLC which is the operating entity for Ms. Schmidlin's advisory and insurance business. Ms. Schmidlin spends approximately forty hours per week during trading hours working under this entity. 2) Carol Schmidlin is a licensed insurance agent. In this capacity, she may offer fixed insurance products including but not to limited life insurance, annuities, disability insurance, long term care insurance and Medicare supplements and receives normal and customary commissions as a result of any sales. In addition, she may receive other compensation such as fixed life trails. Ms. Schmidlin spends approx. 10 hrs/week during trading hours on this activity. 3) FED SAVVY (BOOK TITLE) - START DATE: 1-15-12. NON INVESTMENT RELATED. 1 HOUR PER WEEK SPENT. SALES AND MARKETING OF MY BOOK "FEDSAVVY" THROUGH FRANKLIN PLANNING WEBSITE, PHYSICAL BOOK STORES AND ONLINE BOOK SOURCES SUCH AS AMAZON AND BARNES AND NOBLE.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 16, 2023 - Present

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 6712 Washington Avenue, Suite 208, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
RIA
CRD#: 156480
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Past

April 22, 2019 - June 26, 2023

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
SEWELL, NJ
Past

April 16, 2019 - June 26, 2023

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
SEWELL, NJ
Past

January 22, 2013 - April 18, 2019

G.F. INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132939
SEWELL, NJ
Past

January 9, 2013 - April 24, 2019

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132070
SEWELL, NJ
Past

October 24, 2011 - December 31, 2012

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
SEWELL, NJ
Past

October 24, 2011 - December 31, 2012

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
SEWELL, NJ
Past

January 5, 1998 - October 24, 2011

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
SEWELL, NJ
Past

April 21, 1995 - October 24, 2011

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SEWELL, NJ

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".
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PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2011 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
(6/16/2023)
IAR
Delaware
(6/26/2023)
IAR
Florida
(10/27/2023)
IAR
Maryland
(11/12/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(6/20/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(6/20/2023)
IAR
Texas
(6/16/2023)
IAR
Virginia
(10/27/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/30/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
30400 Detroit Road Suite 201, Westlake, OH 44145
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 240-0064
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
202

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PCA PART 2A 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,823
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,684,966,200

Red Flags


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Company Information


PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

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