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Carrie M. Ruark

LOKKEN INVESTMENT GROUP
Lewes, DE 19958
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CRD#: 4789329
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Professional summary


Carrie Mae Ruark, who also goes by Carrie M Ruark, is a registered financial advisor currently at LOKKEN INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC located in Lewes, Delaware and DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC located in Lewes, Delaware.

Carrie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Carrie has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Carrie M Ruark

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) On a temporary and transitional basis, Ms. Ruark will be dually registered as an investment advisor representative with Dakota Wealth, LLC and Lokken Investment Group, LLC. Dakota Wealth, LLC and Lokken Investment Group, LLC are not affiliated entities.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

January 5, 2020 - Present

LOKKEN INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1413 Savannah Road, Suite 4, Lewes, DE 19958
RIA
CRD#: 283696
Lewes, DE
Current

November 3, 2025 - Present

DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 1413 Savannah Rd Ste4, Lewes, DE 19958
RIA
CRD#: 297987
LEWES, DE
Past

December 3, 2008 - July 21, 2016

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
LEWES, DE
Past

April 27, 2004 - December 5, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
REHOBOTH BEACH, DE

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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DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC
DAKOTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SPRINGSIDE PARTNERS | OAKMONT PARTNERS | DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 297987 / SEC#: 801-114097

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/8/2018 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
Delaware
(1/5/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/30/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC
DAKOTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SPRINGSIDE PARTNERS | OAKMONT PARTNERS | DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 297987 / SEC#: 801-114097

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/8/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
11376 N. Jog Road Suite 101, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-1752
Mailing Address
Phone number
(561) 774-8101
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
78

SEC notice filing (37 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DAKOTA WEALTH FORM ADV PART 2A (10/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,786
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,335,261,507

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/10/2025
Cover Page
09/13/2024
11/21/2023
01/18/2023

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Company Information


DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 297987Lewes, DE 19958

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