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Brandon Ellis Carter

Brandon E. Carter

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP,
Okemos, MI 48864
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CRD#: 5192849
Brandon Ellis Carter

Professional summary


Brandon Ellis Carter, CFP®, ChFC®, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC located in Okemos, Michigan.

Brandon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Brandon has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
[REAL ESTATE RENTAL; 344 S. REED ROAD, DURANTD, MI 48424; 08/2012; 10 HOURS PER MONTH; INVEST IN REAL ESTATE FOR PURPOSE OF RENTING OUT PROPERTY] [New Life Lutheran Church; Member of Board of Directors for New Life Lutheran Church. This is a lutheran church-missouri synod. Christian worship and missional outreach.; 7235 Torrey Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473; Start Date 03/2016; Role/Title: Board Member; Not Investment Related; 5 hours per month; 2 hours per month during securities trading hours]

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2013

Experience


Current

August 1, 2017 - Present

FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC

Office #1: 2270 Jolly Oak Rd., Suite 2, Okemos, MI 48864
RIA
CRD#: 289054
Okemos, MI
Past

April 14, 2011 - August 2, 2017

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
OKEMOS, MI
Past

May 22, 2007 - August 2, 2017

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
OKEMOS, MI

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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FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC
FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, LLC | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 289054 / SEC#: 801-110898

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2017 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
Michigan
(8/1/2017)
IAR
Texas
(7/11/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/7/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC
FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, LLC | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 289054 / SEC#: 801-110898

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2270 Jolly Oak Road., Suite 2, Okemos, MI 48864
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 804-0420
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2A BROCHURE (9/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,170
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 550,090,756

Red Flags


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Company Information


FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC

CRD#: 289054Okemos, MI 48864

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