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Caleb W. Kelso

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CRD#: 4015620
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Caleb Whiteside Kelso SR was a registered financial professional .

Caleb is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Caleb had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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Experience

Past

October 13, 2025 - December 31, 2025

PARADIEM, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158200
TUSCOLA, TX
Past

July 20, 2005 - August 10, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

April 17, 2001 - October 22, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
ANAHEIM, CA
Past

October 1, 1999 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 1, 1999 - August 10, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
ANAHEIM, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PARADIEM, LLC
D/B/A NAMES: KARDIA PLANNING AND DUNAVANT WEALTH GROUP | PARADIEM, LLC | PARADIEM INVEST | KARDIA PLANNING, LLC | KARDIA PLANNING AND DUNAVANT WEALTH STRATEGIES | KARDIA PLANNING AND DUNAVANT WEALTH GROUP | INTENTIONAL OWNERSHIP | E SIX THIRTEEN, LLC | E SIX THIRTEEN AND DUNAVANT WEALTH STRATEGIES | DUNAVANT WEALTH STRATEGIES

CRD#: 158200 / SEC#: 801-110924

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/31/2017 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2017 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2017 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2017 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/6/2025
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/2/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/1/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/27/1999
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

PL
PARADIEM, LLC
D/B/A NAMES: KARDIA PLANNING AND DUNAVANT WEALTH GROUP | PARADIEM, LLC | PARADIEM INVEST | KARDIA PLANNING, LLC | KARDIA PLANNING AND DUNAVANT WEALTH STRATEGIES | KARDIA PLANNING AND DUNAVANT WEALTH GROUP | INTENTIONAL OWNERSHIP | E SIX THIRTEEN, LLC | E SIX THIRTEEN AND DUNAVANT WEALTH STRATEGIES | DUNAVANT WEALTH STRATEGIES

CRD#: 158200 / SEC#: 801-110924

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/31/2017 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2017 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2017 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
510 N Jefferson Ave, Covington, LA 70433-2640
Mailing Address
Phone number
(985) 727-0770
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
19

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PARADIEM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND SUPPLEMENTS (7/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts403
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 466,197,031

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Company Information

PARADIEM, LLC

CRD#: 158200

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