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Ryan S. Carter

ELM WEALTH ADVISORY
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410
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CRD#: 5386443
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Professional summary

Ryan Stephen Carter, who also goes by Ryan S Carter, Ryan Carter, is a registered financial advisor currently at ELM WEALTH ADVISORY located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Ryan has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7TO and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Ryan S Carter | Ryan Carter

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 18, 2025 - Present

ELM WEALTH ADVISORY

Office #1: 800 Village Square Crossing Suite 107, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
RIA
CRD#: 339476
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

September 3, 2025 - December 19, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

September 2, 2025 - December 19, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

August 17, 2023 - September 9, 2025

TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC

RIA
CRD#: 164484
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

August 16, 2023 - September 9, 2025

TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC

BD
CRD#: 164484
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

February 27, 2023 - May 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

January 23, 2023 - May 10, 2023

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

August 18, 2017 - March 22, 2022

TRUEHAND, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123282
STRAFFORD, NH
Past

September 13, 2016 - August 7, 2017

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

September 13, 2016 - August 7, 2017

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
PORTSMOUTH, NH
Past

December 14, 2012 - June 8, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MANCHESTER, NH
Past

December 14, 2012 - June 8, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
MANCHESTER, NH
Past

December 15, 2010 - January 12, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 10, 2010 - January 12, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MANCHESTER, NH
Past

January 31, 2008 - September 1, 2009

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
PLAISTOW, NH
Past

December 10, 2007 - September 1, 2009

BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31299
PLAISTOW, NH
Past

September 26, 2007 - November 29, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
MANCHESTER, NH

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
Florida
(12/18/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/28/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 2/27/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/7/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/25/2007
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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ELM WEALTH ADVISORY
ELM WEALTH ADVISORY | ELM WEALTH ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 339476 / SEC#:

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/18/2025 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
800 Village Square Crossing Suite 107, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Mailing Address
Phone number
(561) 956-7934
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information

ELM WEALTH ADVISORY

CRD#: 339476Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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