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Steven A. Carl

MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS
MADISON, WI 53711
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CRD#: 2749848
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Professional summary


Steven Allan Carl is a registered financial advisor currently at MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Madison, Wisconsin and MFD DISTRIBUTOR, LLC located in Madison, Wisconsin.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Steven has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 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.
The registered representative is employed by member's affiliated investment advisory firm, Madison Investment Holdings, Inc., 550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711 and provides services to its affiliated investment adviser firms, including Madison Investment Advisors, LLC, Madison Asset Management, LLC and Hansberger Growth Investors, LP. See item 12 for information regarding start date and position held. Approximately 155-165 hours per month are devoted to these activities and are generally held during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Steven Allan Carl's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

January 26, 2011 - Present

MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711
RIA
CRD#: 110297
MADISON, WI
Current

August 12, 2003 - Present

MFD DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

Office #1: 550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711Office #2: 550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711
BD
CRD#: 44930
MADISON, WI
Past

July 1, 2013 - September 30, 2016

NORTHROAD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120865
MADISON, WI
Past

August 13, 2003 - December 31, 2011

MADISON INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 110356
MADISON, WI
Past

May 1, 2001 - July 24, 2003

STRONG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 106638
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

June 29, 2000 - July 24, 2003

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

July 31, 1999 - July 19, 2000

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36509
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 6, 1996 - June 7, 1999

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI

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".
MI
MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | MOSAIC FUNDS | MADISON SCOTTSDALE | MADISON MOSAIC LLC | MADISON MOSAIC FUNDS

CRD#: 110297 / SEC#: 801-52751

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/29/1996 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

IAR
Alabama
(10/12/2021)
RR
Alabama
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Alaska
(10/15/2021)
RR
Alaska
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Arizona
(10/20/2021)
RR
Arizona
(5/16/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(5/29/2009)
IAR
Arkansas
(10/12/2021)
IAR
California
(10/13/2021)
RR
California
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Colorado
(10/12/2021)
RR
Colorado
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Connecticut
(10/12/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Delaware
(10/15/2021)
RR
Delaware
(5/16/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Florida
(12/9/2021)
RR
Florida
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Georgia
(10/13/2021)
RR
Georgia
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Hawaii
(10/13/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Idaho
(10/14/2021)
RR
Idaho
(5/16/2023)
RR
Illinois
(8/12/2003)
IAR
Illinois
(10/18/2021)
RR
Indiana
(8/12/2003)
IAR
Indiana
(10/12/2021)
RR
Iowa
(8/12/2003)
IAR
Iowa
(10/12/2021)
IAR
Kansas
(10/13/2021)
RR
Kansas
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Kentucky
(10/14/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Louisiana
(10/13/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(5/16/2023)
RR
Maine
(2/3/2015)
IAR
Maine
(10/13/2021)
IAR
Maryland
(10/12/2021)
RR
Maryland
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Massachusetts
(1/25/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/16/2023)
RR
Michigan
(8/12/2003)
IAR
Michigan
(10/14/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(8/12/2003)
IAR
Minnesota
(10/14/2021)
IAR
Mississippi
(10/13/2021)
RR
Mississippi
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Missouri
(10/12/2021)
RR
Missouri
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Montana
(10/13/2021)
RR
Montana
(5/16/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(10/29/2020)
IAR
Nebraska
(10/12/2021)
IAR
Nevada
(10/19/2021)
RR
Nevada
(5/16/2023)
IAR
New Hampshire
(10/20/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/16/2023)
IAR
New Jersey
(10/13/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(5/16/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(4/30/2009)
IAR
New Mexico
(10/13/2021)
IAR
New York
(10/12/2021)
RR
New York
(5/16/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/13/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(5/16/2023)
IAR
North Dakota
(10/19/2021)
RR
North Dakota
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Ohio
(10/12/2021)
RR
Ohio
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Oklahoma
(10/12/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/16/2023)
RR
Oregon
(9/26/2019)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(10/13/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Rhode Island
(10/18/2021)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/16/2023)
IAR
South Carolina
(10/18/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(5/16/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(8/18/2016)
IAR
South Dakota
(10/19/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(5/16/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/18/2016)
IAR
Texas
(10/13/2021)
RR
Utah
(2/20/2009)
IAR
Utah
(10/12/2021)
IAR
Vermont
(10/12/2021)
RR
Vermont
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Virginia
(10/13/2021)
RR
Virginia
(5/16/2023)
IAR
Washington
(10/20/2021)
RR
Washington
(5/16/2023)
IAR
West Virginia
(10/13/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(5/16/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/12/2003)
IAR
Wisconsin
(1/26/2011)
IAR
Wyoming
(10/18/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(5/16/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/11/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MI
MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | MOSAIC FUNDS | MADISON SCOTTSDALE | MADISON MOSAIC LLC | MADISON MOSAIC FUNDS

CRD#: 110297 / SEC#: 801-52751

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/29/1996 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711
Mailing Address
Phone number
(608) 274-0300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
94

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MIA MAS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE WITH SMC (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts15,949
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 13,346,155,459

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Company Information


MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 110297Madison, WI 53711

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