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Caleb W. Kelso
PARADIEM
TUSCOLA, TX
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CRD#: 4015620
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Professional summary
Caleb Whiteside Kelso SR is a registered financial advisor currently at PARADIEM, LLC located in Tuscola, Texas.
Caleb is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Caleb has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 13, 2025 - Present
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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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)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
Louisiana(10/13/2025)
IAR
Texas(11/12/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 403 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 466,197,031 |
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