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Raymond N. Carota

BRANDYWINE FINANCIAL GROUP
BLUE BELL, PA 19422
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CRD#: 2784250
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Professional summary


Raymond Noah Carota, who also goes by Ray Strohm, Raymond Noah Strohm Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at BRANDYWINE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

Raymond is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Raymond has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ray Strohm | Raymond Noah Strohm Jr

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. BRANDYWINE FINANCIAL GROUP (RIA) - MR. CAROTA IS THE SOLE OWNER AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF THIS ENTITY WHICH HANDLES THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES OF CLIENT ACCOUNTS. 2. 1ST SERGEANT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC.- HOLDING COMPANY OF SHARES OF VARIOUS PLANET FITNESS HEALTH CLUB LOCATIONS LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA. MR. CAROTA DEVOTES 1 HOUR A MONTH TO THIS ACTIVITY, HE IS A PASSIVE INVESTOR AND HOLDS NO MANAGEMENT DUTIES NOR RESPONSIBILITIES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Raymond Noah Carota's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 17, 2003 - Present

BRANDYWINE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 1777 Sentry Parkway West Suite 205, Merion Towle Bldg., Blue Bell, PA 19422
RIA
CRD#: 127344
BLUE BELL, PA
Past

October 11, 2024 - November 2, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
Sarasota, FL
Past

May 13, 2004 - December 19, 2012

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK , NY
Past

April 7, 2004 - October 11, 2024

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
Sarasota, FL
Past

November 21, 2001 - June 28, 2004

THE AMBROSE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108395
CHADDS FORD, PA
Past

September 26, 2001 - April 29, 2004

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

November 17, 1997 - October 2, 2001

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

January 15, 1997 - November 18, 1997

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 15, 1997 - November 18, 1997

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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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BRANDYWINE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BRANDYWINE FINANCIAL GROUP | BRANDYWINE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 127344 / SEC#: 801-120393

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2021 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/3/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2022 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2017 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/3/2022 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2022 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2022 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Delaware
(2/26/2007)
IAR
Florida
(5/6/2015)
IAR
Maryland
(7/2/2018)
IAR
New Jersey
(3/7/2006)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(11/17/2003)
IAR
Tennessee
(2/24/2025)
IAR
Texas
(2/27/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/1/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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BRANDYWINE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BRANDYWINE FINANCIAL GROUP | BRANDYWINE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 127344 / SEC#: 801-120393

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2021 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/3/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2022 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2017 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/3/2022 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2022 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Thompsons Station, TN
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 828-1155
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BFG ADV 2B (2/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts437
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 99,381,696

Red Flags


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Company Information


BRANDYWINE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 127344Blue Bell, PA 19422

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