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Kara Rebecca Mitchell

Kara R. Mitchell

ISTO ADVISORS
Troy, MI 48084
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CRD#: 5982283
Kara Rebecca Mitchell

Professional summary


Kara Rebecca Mitchell, CFP®, CPWA®, who also goes by Kara Rebecca Bundenthal, Kara Rebecca Caruth, Kara Caruth, is a registered financial advisor currently at ISTO ADVISORS, LLC located in Troy, Michigan.

Kara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Kara has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kara Rebecca Bundenthal | Kara Rebecca Caruth | Kara Caruth

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.
(1) 06/28/2013: WALSH COLLEGE - TEACHER/INSTRUCTOR - 5% OF TIME SPENT - ADJUNCT COLLEGE PROFESSOR (2) 06/28/2013: SNOOK HOUSEY ADVISORS - 2150 BUTTERFIELD DR STE 220, TROY, MI 48084-3448 (3) 03/10/2015: FLIPSIDE CONSULTING, LLC - INV REL - 2150 BUTTERFIELD DRIVE #220, TROY, MI 48084 - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR: SNOOK HOUSEY ADVISORS, INC - 5% OF TIME SPENT - IAR

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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

CPWA®

Start date: 2020-11-16

Expire date: 2024-10-31

Experience


Current

October 4, 2016 - Present

ISTO ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 2150 Butterfield Drive, Suite 220, Troy, MI 48084
RIA
CRD#: 284560
Troy, MI
Past

June 11, 2014 - August 30, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
TROY, MI
Past

January 3, 2014 - August 10, 2017

SNOOK HOUSEY ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 165144
TROY, MI
Past

April 4, 2012 - July 1, 2013

NORTHSTAR FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107708
TROY, 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".
IA
ISTO ADVISORS, LLC
BRIDGE TOWER, LLC | ISTO ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 284560 / SEC#: 801-108409

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2016 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
Illinois
(1/27/2020)
IAR
Michigan
(10/4/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/22/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


IA
ISTO ADVISORS, LLC
BRIDGE TOWER, LLC | ISTO ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 284560 / SEC#: 801-108409

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2150 Butterfield Drive Suite 220, Troy, MI 48084
Mailing Address
Phone number
(248) 458-1100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
23

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,548
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 871,638,436

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2024
Cover Page
04/28/2024
01/23/2023

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Company Information


ISTO ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 284560Troy, MI 48084

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