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Paul Michael West

Paul Michael West

CFP®
Managing Partner, Wealth Advisor·CWM
OMAHA, NE
·CRD# 3146739·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Paul Michael West, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CWM, LLC located in Omaha, Nebraska. Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Paul has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$1M–$5M

Account Minimum

1,000+

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning

Specializations

Equity Compensation

Biography

Having built countless relationships with individuals and families all over the country, Paul holds the leadership role as Managing Partner of Carson Wealth. “Working with people to help them achieve their lifelong dreams and financial goals excites me every day. Guiding our clients to make sound financial decisions all while serving as an Executive Leader of the Carson enterprise allows me an unprecedented opportunity to be bifocal – and it’s this perspective that makes my...

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2018

Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CWM, LLC·CRD# 155344
RIA
14600 Branch St., Omaha, NE 68154
September 23, 2014 - Present
METHOD ENTERPRISES, LLC·CRD# 159704
RIA
12020 Shamrock Plaza, Suite 105, NE
December 2, 2011 - June 11, 2012
IPRO ONE MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 144883
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West Palm Beach, FL
November 6, 2007 - September 27, 2012
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 110518
RIA
Omaha, NE
July 23, 2003 - March 12, 2010
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
Omaha, NE
March 5, 1999 - October 10, 2007

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Current Firm

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CRD#: 155344 / SEC#: 801-72037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2011 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

14600 Branch St., Omaha, NE 68154

Phone Number

(402) 330-0808

# of Employees

1,416

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CWM, LLC APPENDIX WRAP PROGRAM (9/9/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

154,206

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$50,579,657,663

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CRD#: 155344 / SEC#: 801-72037
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2011 Approved)

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IAR
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IAR
Nebraska
(9/23/2014)
IAR
Texas
(11/21/2023)

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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 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1999About the Series 66 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1998About the Series 7 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Oct 1999About the Series 4 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 1999About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Paul

  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning

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