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Carl James Arrell

Carl James Arrell

CFP®
FOCUS FINANCIAL
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
·CRD# 4700446·22 years experience

Professional Summary

Carl James Arrell, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FOCUS FINANCIAL located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Carl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Carl has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2010

Years of Experience

22 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FOCUS FINANCIAL·CRD# 116140
RIA
401 N 3rd Street Suite 210, Minneapolis, MN 55401
March 13, 2012 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 31, 2012 - December 13, 2024
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
RIA
Edina, MN
May 29, 2008 - February 2, 2012
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 42803
BD
Edina, MN
May 29, 2008 - February 2, 2012
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Edina, MN
November 21, 2006 - May 28, 2008
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
August 17, 2005 - July 3, 2006
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Edina, MN
June 24, 2005 - May 28, 2008
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
November 3, 2004 - April 27, 2005
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
November 3, 2004 - April 27, 2005

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Current Firm

FOCUS FINANCIAL
FOCUS FINANCIAL

AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | THE BASBALLE GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC. | MCMURRAY WHITNEY FINANCIAL | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS

CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/2/2010 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (3/5/2010 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (3/12/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (3/2/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Indiana (3/9/2010 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (3/24/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Missouri (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nebraska (3/12/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New Jersey (3/5/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Dakota (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oregon (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (3/31/2010 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Dakota (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Washington (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1300 Godward Street Ne Suite 5500, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Phone Number

(651) 631-8166

# of Employees

189

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 47 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FOCUS FINANCIAL FIRM BROCHURE (3/26/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

27,510

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,823,756,233

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/06/2026Cover PageReport
01/16/2025Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1. CARL J. ARRELL POSITION: Insurance Advisor NATURE: Sole Proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/14/2014 ADDRESS: 401 N. 3rd Street, 210, Minneapolis MN 55401, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide Group Benefits to Companies: Employer/Employee Education and Insurance options to potential clients (group life, health, accident, & disability insurance sales) 2. CARL J. ARRELL POSITION: Tax Consultant NATURE: Sole Proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/12/2018 ADDRESS: 401 N 3rd Street, Suite 210, Minneapolis MN 55401, United States DESCRIPTION: Tax Consulting and Preparation 3. WEALTHFUL, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2018 ADDRESS: 401 N 3rd Street, Suite 210, Minneapolis MN 55401, United States DESCRIPTION: Business Owner. 4. CARL J. ARRELL POSITION: Insurance Advisor NATURE: Sole Proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/02/2014 ADDRESS: 401 N. 3rd Street, 210, Minneapolis MN 55401, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide Education and Group Insurance Benefit Solutions for Clients (Group Benefits - Group Term Life, Group Disability, Group Dental Sales & Service) 5. FOCUS FINANCIAL POSITION: Financial Advisor NATURE: Registered Investment Adviser INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 140 START DATE: 01/31/2010 ADDRESS: 401 N 3rd Street, Suite 210, Minneapolis MN 55401, United States DESCRIPTION: manage and monitor investment assets for clients 6. FOCUS FINANCIAL POSITION: Insurance Agent NATURE: Insurance Agency INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/31/2012 ADDRESS: 401 N. 3rd Street, Suite 210, Minneapolis MN 55401, United States DESCRIPTION: Sale & Service of Fixed Insurance Products 7. 401 GROUP TAX CONSULTING POSITION: Tax Consultant NATURE: Sole Proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/02/2017 ADDRESS: 401 N. 3rd Street, Suite 210, Minneapolis MN 55419, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide Tax Consulting, Planning, Preparation & Accounting Services to Clients. 8. 401 GROUP, LLC POSITION: Managing Member NATURE: LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2021 ADDRESS: 401 N 3rd Street, Suite 210, Minneapolis MN 55401, United States DESCRIPTION: Accounting for monthly income and expenses

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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".
FOCUS FINANCIAL
FOCUS FINANCIAL

AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | THE BASBALLE GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC. | MCMURRAY WHITNEY FINANCIAL | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS

CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/2/2010 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (3/5/2010 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (3/12/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (3/2/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Indiana (3/9/2010 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (3/24/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Missouri (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nebraska (3/12/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New Jersey (3/5/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Dakota (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oregon (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (3/31/2010 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Dakota (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Washington (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Minnesota
(12/9/2013)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

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 Sep 2005About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2004About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2005About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2004About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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