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Ryan Stephen Carter

ELM WEALTH ADVISORY
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
·CRD# 5386443·19 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Ryan S Carter, Ryan Carter

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Years of Experience

19 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ELM WEALTH ADVISORY·CRD# 339476
RIA
800 Village Square Crossing Suite 107, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
December 18, 2025 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
September 3, 2025 - December 19, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
September 2, 2025 - December 19, 2025
TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC·CRD# 164484
RIA
West Palm Beach, FL
August 17, 2023 - September 9, 2025
TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC·CRD# 164484
BD
West Palm Beach, FL
August 16, 2023 - September 9, 2025
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 15296
BD
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
February 27, 2023 - May 10, 2023
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 15296
RIA
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
January 23, 2023 - May 10, 2023
TRUEHAND, INC.·CRD# 123282
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Strafford, NH
August 18, 2017 - March 22, 2022
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
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Portsmouth, NH
September 13, 2016 - August 7, 2017
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15340
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September 13, 2016 - August 7, 2017
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Manchester, NH
December 14, 2012 - June 8, 2016
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Manchester, NH
December 14, 2012 - June 8, 2016
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
December 15, 2010 - January 12, 2011
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Manchester, NH
December 10, 2010 - January 12, 2011
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15340
RIA
Plaistow, NH
January 31, 2008 - September 1, 2009
BANCNORTH INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.·CRD# 31299
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Plaistow, NH
December 10, 2007 - September 1, 2009
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
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September 26, 2007 - November 29, 2007

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Current Firm

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ELM WEALTH ADVISORY

ELM WEALTH ADVISORY | ELM WEALTH ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 339476
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (12/18/2025 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

800 Village Square Crossing Suite 107, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Phone Number

(561) 956-7934

# of Employees

2

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/09/2026Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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. RYAN S. CARTER; INVESTMENT RELATED; 800 VILLAGE SQUARE CROSSING, SUITE 107, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410; INSURANCE PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PRODUCER; 03/2023; APPROX. 1 HOUR PER MONTH DURING TRADING AND NON-TRADING HOURS; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PRODUCER FOR VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES. 2. ELM TRUSTEES, LLC; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; 800 VILLAGE SQUARE CROSSING, SUITE 107, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410; TRUSTEE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES; PRESIDENT; 12/2025; APPROX. 5 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING AND NON-TRADING HOURS; MANAGE AND OVERSEE THE ADMINISTRATIVE, CLERICAL, BILL PAYMENT, BOOKKEEPING, AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR TRUSTEES.

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
Florida
(12/18/2025)

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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 Dec 2007About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Feb 2023About the SIE exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2023About the Series 7TO exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2007About the Series 7 exam

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