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Laura J. Carlson

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CRD#: 5444522
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Professional summary


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Laura Jean Carlson, who also goes by Laura J. Carlson, Laura Carlson, Laura ^ Damstra ^, Lauri ^ Damstra ^, was a registered financial professional .

Laura is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2008. Laura had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Laura J. Carlson | Laura Carlson | Laura ^ Damstra ^ | Lauri ^ Damstra ^

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

March 1, 2019 - May 27, 2022

INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 300279
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

April 9, 2018 - March 14, 2019

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

February 16, 2011 - April 9, 2018

REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125004
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

April 15, 2010 - July 25, 2011

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

November 17, 2009 - January 3, 2012

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
KENTWOOD, MI
Past

February 4, 2008 - November 18, 2009

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
KENTWOOD, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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IA
INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC
33FINANCIAL | YOUR FINANCIAL LEGACY | WSI FINANCIAL PARTNERS | WELLSPRING FINANCIAL | TRINITY TAX STRATEGIES | TELEIOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | STARS & SAND FINANCIAL | PROFIT PLANNERS MANAGEMENT GROUP | OZ INVESTING SERVICES LLC | OUR FREEDOM QUEST | OAKSTREET FINANCIAL | NEWPORT COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFESMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KINGDOM WEALTH STEWARDS | KINGDOM FOCUSED FINANCIAL (KFF) | INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC | INSPIRE ADVISORS - UPWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - THE CHANDLER TEAM | INSPIRE ADVISORS - NORTHWEST GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - MINNESOTA | INSPIRE ADVISORS - KINGDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF MONTANA | INCARELIFE | FREEDOM QUEST FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FIDELIS FINANCIAL | CITY FINANCIAL

CRD#: 300279 / SEC#: 801-114673

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2019 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


IA
INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC
33FINANCIAL | YOUR FINANCIAL LEGACY | WSI FINANCIAL PARTNERS | WELLSPRING FINANCIAL | TRINITY TAX STRATEGIES | TELEIOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | STARS & SAND FINANCIAL | PROFIT PLANNERS MANAGEMENT GROUP | OZ INVESTING SERVICES LLC | OUR FREEDOM QUEST | OAKSTREET FINANCIAL | NEWPORT COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFESMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KINGDOM WEALTH STEWARDS | KINGDOM FOCUSED FINANCIAL (KFF) | INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC | INSPIRE ADVISORS - UPWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - THE CHANDLER TEAM | INSPIRE ADVISORS - NORTHWEST GROUP | INSPIRE ADVISORS - MINNESOTA | INSPIRE ADVISORS - KINGDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF MONTANA | INCARELIFE | FREEDOM QUEST FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FIDELIS FINANCIAL | CITY FINANCIAL

CRD#: 300279 / SEC#: 801-114673

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3597 E Monarch Sky Ln Suite 330, Meridian, ID 83646
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 859-6383
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
46

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,363
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,033,380,628

Red Flags


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Company Information


INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 300279

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