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Carla R. Bessette

STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
Reno, NV 89521
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CRD#: 4218309
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Professional summary


Carla Rae Bessette, who also goes by Carla Rae Pierson, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in Reno, Nevada.

Carla is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Carla has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Carla Rae Pierson

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) NAME OF ENTITY: CARLA PIERSON; ADDRESS: PERSONAL RESIDENCE; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: RENTAL PROPERTY; CAPACITY: OWNER-ACTIVE; START DATE: 09/2019; DUTIES: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH: 0; HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES HOURS PER MONTH: 0; (2) NAME OF ENTITY: Bessette, LLC ADDRESS: 725 SW Higgins Ave, Ste. C Missoula, MT 59803 INVESTMENT/NOT INVESTMENT RELATED: No BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: LLC that owns an RV CAPACITY: Partner START DATE: 10/19/2021 DUTIES: HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH: 0 HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES HOURS PER MONTH: 0 3) Reno Tahoe Wealth Management DBA - Inv Related - Reno, NV - Financial Advisor - 3/2/8/2024 - 160 hours per month/130 hours per month during securities trading hours. Financial planning and investment advisory services.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Carla Rae Bessette's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 28, 2024 - Present

STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 10615 Professional Circle Suite 206, Reno, NV 89521
RIA
CRD#: 283816
Reno, NV
Past

April 17, 2001 - April 10, 2024

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
RENO, NV
Past

October 11, 2000 - April 10, 2024

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

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CRD#: 31194
RENO, NV

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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STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
A. CARMI FINANCIAL, INC. | YOUNG AMERICAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOZNY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | VERITAS BOSTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUE NORTH WEALTH PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | THE LOWRIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | TAMARACK TRAIL INVESTMENT PARTNERS | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SPAIN & SMITH WEALTH ADVISORS | RIVERVIEW WEALTH PARTNERS | RIVERBEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | RENO TAHOE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURPOSEFUL WEALTH | PISTONE WEALTH ADVISORS | PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS | PARK EDGE ADVISORS | PALATINE HILL, LLC | NILSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | NEXTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEW VIEW WEALTH ADVISORY | MCCANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAJIED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | KYROS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KOWAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JF WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INVESSENT WEALTH MANAGEMENRT | INTERSECTING WEALTH, LLC | GIERL AUGUSTINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GENERATIONS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREITAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FLAGSHIP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FELLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMERITUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLAPBOARD HILL PRIVATE WEALTH | CENTURY WEALTH PARTNERS | BARNWOOD CAPITAL | AUGUST WEALTH ADVISORS | ACMEJACKWEALTHMANAGEMENT

CRD#: 283816 / SEC#: 801-108211

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2016 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Nevada
(3/28/2024)
IAR
Texas
(3/28/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/23/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
A. CARMI FINANCIAL, INC. | YOUNG AMERICAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOZNY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | VERITAS BOSTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUE NORTH WEALTH PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | THE LOWRIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | TAMARACK TRAIL INVESTMENT PARTNERS | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SPAIN & SMITH WEALTH ADVISORS | RIVERVIEW WEALTH PARTNERS | RIVERBEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | RENO TAHOE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURPOSEFUL WEALTH | PISTONE WEALTH ADVISORS | PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS | PARK EDGE ADVISORS | PALATINE HILL, LLC | NILSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | NEXTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEW VIEW WEALTH ADVISORY | MCCANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAJIED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | KYROS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KOWAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JF WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INVESSENT WEALTH MANAGEMENRT | INTERSECTING WEALTH, LLC | GIERL AUGUSTINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GENERATIONS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREITAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FLAGSHIP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FELLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMERITUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLAPBOARD HILL PRIVATE WEALTH | CENTURY WEALTH PARTNERS | BARNWOOD CAPITAL | AUGUST WEALTH ADVISORS | ACMEJACKWEALTHMANAGEMENT

CRD#: 283816 / SEC#: 801-108211

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3750 Park East Drive Suite 200, Beachwood, OH 44122
Mailing Address
Phone number
(440) 519-2500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
181

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SWA PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE 06.2025 (6/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,432
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,905,828,030

Red Flags


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Company Information


STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 283816Reno, NV 89521

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