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Carlton Forrester
STEPHENS
Atlanta, GA 30326
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CRD#: 4510788
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Professional summary
Carlton Forrester, who also goes by Carlton Montgomery Forrester, is a registered financial advisor currently at STEPHENS located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Carlton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Carlton has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Carlton Montgomery Forrester
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
September 15, 2025 - Present
STEPHENS
Office #1: 3344 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30326RIA
BD
CRD#: 3496
Atlanta, GA
Current
September 15, 2025 - Present
STEPHENS
Office #1: 3344 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30326RIA
BD
CRD#: 3496
Atlanta, GA
Past
April 12, 2021 - September 11, 2025
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 79
Atlanta, GA
Past
April 7, 2021 - September 11, 2025
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
Atlanta, GA
Past
December 9, 2015 - March 26, 2021
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
ATLANTA, GA
Past
December 9, 2015 - March 26, 2021
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
ATLANTA, GA
Past
April 6, 2015 - December 22, 2015
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC
RIA
CRD#: 816
ATLANTA, GA
Past
March 11, 2015 - December 22, 2015
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC
BD
CRD#: 816
ATLANTA, GA
Past
April 7, 2009 - January 4, 2010
EDGE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 142261
ATLANTA, GA
Past
April 3, 2009 - January 4, 2010
EHCP CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC
BD
CRD#: 144134
ATLANTA, GA
Past
May 4, 2004 - February 29, 2008
HMC INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 40581
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
January 22, 2003 - May 7, 2004
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC
RIA
CRD#: 816
ATLANTA, GA
Past
January 8, 2003 - May 7, 2004
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC
BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 2, 2002 - January 4, 2003
REGISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 30568
ATLANTA, GA
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".
STEPHENS
PROFESSIONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | STEPHENSCHOICE | STEPHENS, INC. | STEPHENS UNIFIED MANAGED ACCOUNT | STEPHENS SPECTRUM PROGRAM | STEPHENS SPECTRUM 401K | STEPHENS SMALL-MID CAP GROWTH PROGRAM | STEPHENS SMALL CAP GROWTH PROGRAM | STEPHENS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS PROGRAM | STEPHENS RETIREMENT ACCESS | STEPHENS REAL RETURN STRATEGY | STEPHENS MANAGED ASSETS PROGRAM | STEPHENS INC. EQUITY RESEARCH SERVICES PROGRAM | STEPHENS INC. | STEPHENS FIXED INCOME MANAGEMENT | STEPHENS ETF SPECTRUM 401K | STEPHENS EQUITY FOCUSED STRATEGY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANGEMENT - HEALTH MANAGEMENT TRUST | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT NON-DISCRETIONARY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT FIXED INCOME STRATEGY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CASH MANAGEMENT TRUST PROGRAM | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - PENSION MANAGEMENT TRUST PROGRAM | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | STEPHENS BROKERAGE SERVICES INC. | STEPHENS ASSET MAXIMIZER PROGRAM | STEPHENS ALLOCATION STRATIGIES PROGRAM | STEPHENS ADVISOR NON-DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM | STEPHENS
CRD#: 3496 / SEC#: 801-15510, 8-1927
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/1980 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(9/15/2025)
RR
Alaska(9/15/2025)
RR
Arizona(9/15/2025)
RR
Arkansas(9/15/2025)
RR
California(9/15/2025)
RR
Colorado(9/15/2025)
RR
Connecticut(9/15/2025)
RR
Delaware(9/15/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(9/15/2025)
RR
Florida(9/15/2025)
RR
Georgia(9/15/2025)
IAR
Georgia(9/15/2025)
RR
Hawaii(9/15/2025)
RR
Idaho(9/15/2025)
RR
Illinois(9/15/2025)
RR
Indiana(9/15/2025)
RR
Iowa(9/15/2025)
RR
Kansas(9/15/2025)
RR
Kentucky(9/15/2025)
RR
Louisiana(9/15/2025)
RR
Maine(9/15/2025)
RR
Maryland(9/15/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(9/15/2025)
RR
Michigan(9/15/2025)
RR
Minnesota(9/15/2025)
RR
Mississippi(9/15/2025)
RR
Missouri(9/15/2025)
RR
Montana(9/15/2025)
RR
Nebraska(9/15/2025)
RR
Nevada(9/15/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(9/15/2025)
RR
New Jersey(9/15/2025)
RR
New Mexico(9/15/2025)
RR
New York(9/15/2025)
RR
North Carolina(9/15/2025)
RR
North Dakota(9/15/2025)
RR
Ohio(9/15/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(9/15/2025)
RR
Oregon(9/15/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/15/2025)
RR
Puerto Rico(9/15/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(9/15/2025)
RR
South Carolina(9/15/2025)
RR
South Dakota(9/15/2025)
RR
Tennessee(9/15/2025)
RR
Texas(9/15/2025)
IAR
Texas(9/15/2025)
RR
Utah(9/15/2025)
RR
Vermont(9/15/2025)
RR
Virginia(9/15/2025)
RR
Washington(9/15/2025)
RR
West Virginia(9/15/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(9/15/2025)
RR
Wyoming(9/15/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
STEPHENS
PROFESSIONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | STEPHENSCHOICE | STEPHENS, INC. | STEPHENS UNIFIED MANAGED ACCOUNT | STEPHENS SPECTRUM PROGRAM | STEPHENS SPECTRUM 401K | STEPHENS SMALL-MID CAP GROWTH PROGRAM | STEPHENS SMALL CAP GROWTH PROGRAM | STEPHENS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS PROGRAM | STEPHENS RETIREMENT ACCESS | STEPHENS REAL RETURN STRATEGY | STEPHENS MANAGED ASSETS PROGRAM | STEPHENS INC. EQUITY RESEARCH SERVICES PROGRAM | STEPHENS INC. | STEPHENS FIXED INCOME MANAGEMENT | STEPHENS ETF SPECTRUM 401K | STEPHENS EQUITY FOCUSED STRATEGY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANGEMENT - HEALTH MANAGEMENT TRUST | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT NON-DISCRETIONARY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT FIXED INCOME STRATEGY | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CASH MANAGEMENT TRUST PROGRAM | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - PENSION MANAGEMENT TRUST PROGRAM | STEPHENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | STEPHENS BROKERAGE SERVICES INC. | STEPHENS ASSET MAXIMIZER PROGRAM | STEPHENS ALLOCATION STRATIGIES PROGRAM | STEPHENS ADVISOR NON-DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM | STEPHENS
CRD#: 3496 / SEC#: 801-15510, 8-1927
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/1980 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
111 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72201
Mailing Address
111 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72201-3507
Phone number
(501) 377-2000
Established
Arkansas since 01/28/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
623
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| SI HOLDINGS INC. | SHAREHOLDER COMMON | |
| BRADBURY, CURTIS FRANKLIN JR | VICE CHAIRMAN OF BOARD | 810347 |
| BROOKSHIRE, LAURA STEPHENS | SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 6513303 |
| CHANEY, DONALD LAWRENCE | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER/INVESTMENT ADVISOR | 4341765 |
| DORAMUS, MARK CHRISTOPHER | SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CFO/SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1888235 |
| EICHLER, JOSEPH BRADFORD | SR EXEC VP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1999320 |
| HINES, ZOE ANN | EXECUTIVE VP, ASSISTANT CFO & CONTROLLER, DESIGNATED NYSE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 709945 |
| MAYO, RACHEL ELIZABETH MONDL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL COUNSEL | 7341761 |
| STEPHENS, JOHN CALHOUN | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 5384316 |
| STEPHENS, WARREN MILES AMERINE | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 5399161 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 21,784 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 16,444,534,017 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 47 |
| Civil Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/22/2025 | ||
| 02/07/2024 |
Red Flags
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