Tara D. Carlson
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES | Resident Director - Wealth Management Advisor
Brentwood, TN 37027
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CRD#: 5668845
Professional summary
Tara Dempsey Carlson, CFP®, who also goes by Tara Elizabeth Carlson, Tara Carlson, Tara Elizabeth Dempsey, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Brentwood, Tennessee and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Franklin, Tennessee.
Tara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Tara has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 31, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Tara Elizabeth Carlson | Tara Carlson | Tara Elizabeth Dempsey
Other business activities
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Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes, # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 02/20/2025 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR Name: COMMERCIAL RENTAL FOR MY OFFICE, 106 MISSION COURT, SUITE 106 POSITION: Joint Owner with my husband, Dan Carlson NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes, # OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/20/2025 ADDRESS: 106 Mission Court, Suit 106, Franklin TN 37067, United States DESCRIPTION: I own Magnolia Wealth Partners, the tenant of 106 Mission Court, which will be owned by a trust we are setting up for the business condo. We own this condo as a retirement asset. We will collect rent, pay taxes, coordinate repairs, and take care of the property. The business and the real estate are separate entities. Name: 1115 TWIN SPRINGS DRIVE, LONG TERM RENTAL, JTWROS POSITION: Joint Owner - former primary home NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes, # OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/01/2021 ADDRESS: 1115 Twin Springs Drive, Brentwood TN 37027, United States DESCRIPTION: General activity is normal long term residential activity, post on Trulia and Apartments.com for rent when tenant moves, interview tenants, sign lease, collect security deposit and rent, repair and maintenance and pay taxes. Name: 2121 ELLIOTT AVENUE LONG TERM RENTAL POSITION: We own the house and manage the property ourselves. NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes, # OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/29/2015 ADDRESS: 2121 Elliott Avenue, Nashville TN 37204, United States DESCRIPTION: Normal property management duties. It has been a good investment and we plan to keep it. Name: MAGNOLIA WEALTH PARTNERS LLC POSITION: Owner, Wealth Management Advisor NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes, # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 02/20/2025 ADDRESS: P.O Box 681672, Franklin TN 37068, United States DESCRIPTION: advisor and owner of Magnolia Wealth Partners, work with current and prospective clients on financial and investment plans. We also make sure to follow all rules and regulations in regard to books and records. Name: NON-PROFIT BOARD MEMBER, RENEWAL HOUSE POSITION: Board Member, Development Committee Member, update 8/1 they asked me to be part of financial committee, asking permission NATURE: Board position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 08/13/2021 ADDRESS: 3600 Clarksville Pike, Nashville TN 37218, United States DESCRIPTION: Attend meetings, hear what's going on, learn about the CEO's potential decisions, approve meeting minutes, approve decisions, brainstorm fundraising ideas, attend Renewal House events for donors. Call donors. Write thank you notes to donors. UPDATE - asking permissions to join financial committee - Review financials and discuss financial decisions, ie salary, bonuses, loan pay-offs. Will have ZERO direct or indirect control of any funds. Just get copies of financial reports. Large non-profit with an independent outside CFO and bookkeeper.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2013
Experience
Current
February 27, 2025 - Present
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 8232 Wikle Rd E, Brentwood, TN 37027Office #2: 106 Mission Court, Suite 106, Franklin, TN 37067RIA
CRD#: 283330
Brentwood, TN
Current
February 27, 2025 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 106 Mission Court Suite 106, Franklin, TN 37067BD
CRD#: 42046
Franklin, TN
Past
October 9, 2018 - March 3, 2025
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
FRANKLIN, TN
Past
September 10, 2018 - March 3, 2025
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
FRANKLIN, TN
Past
May 25, 2016 - September 7, 2018
WADDELL & ASSOCIATES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283723
Memphis, TN
Past
March 16, 2016 - May 25, 2016
WADDELL & ASSOCIATES INC
RIA
CRD#: 105746
Brentwood, TN
Past
April 9, 2010 - April 8, 2011
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
FRANKLIN, TN
Past
January 12, 2010 - January 29, 2010
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
NASHVILLE, TN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC
CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(2/27/2025)
RR
California(2/27/2025)
RR
Colorado(2/27/2025)
RR
Georgia(2/27/2025)
RR
Kentucky(2/27/2025)
RR
New Jersey(3/24/2025)
RR
Oregon(2/27/2025)
RR
Tennessee(2/27/2025)
IAR
Tennessee(2/27/2025)
RR
Washington(2/27/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC
CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,299
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 155,482 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 60,174,309,829 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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Company Information
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Resident Director - Wealth Management AdvisorCRD#: 283330Brentwood, TN 37027TRUST BUT VERIFY
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