Karmel S. Lewis

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS

Durham, NC

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CRD#: 6138398

Professional summary

Karmel Stapleton Lewis, who also goes by Karmel Elise Lewis, Karmel Elise Stapleton, is a registered financial advisor currently at VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Durham, North Carolina and VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Karmel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Karmel has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Karmel Elise Lewis | Karmel Elise Stapleton

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

January 7, 2026 - Present

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 3989

Durham, NC

Current

January 7, 2026 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

Office #1: 121 Seaport Blvd 11th Floor, Boston, MA 02210

CRD#: 34815

Boston, MA

Past

March 31, 2025 - December 4, 2025

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

DURHAM, NC

Past

July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL

Past

December 16, 2014 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL

Past

April 30, 2013 - December 4, 2025

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

ATLANTA, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 3989 / SEC#: 801-57963, 8-14495

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/25/2000 Approved)

Terminated by SEC on 11/29/2016

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.

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.

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North Carolina
(1/7/2026)

IAR

North Carolina
(1/7/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/2/2013

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/29/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 3989 / SEC#: 801-57963, 8-14495

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/25/2000 Approved)

Terminated by SEC on 11/29/2016

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Contact information

Main Address

One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095

Mailing Address

Phone number

(860) 580-2817

Established

New Jersey since 02/01/2000

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

# of Employees

116

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC PART 2A BROCHURE (3/12/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
VOYA INSTITUTIONAL PLAN SERVICES, LLC	SOLE MEMBER OF APPLICANT
GORDON, REGINA AVERY	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	3173644
HULTGREN, KRISTIN HENDERSON	CFO / FINOP	5506534
NICHOLS, JAMES LUTHER IV	MANAGING DIRECTOR	5237805

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	13,160
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 30,885,140,490

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/15/2026	Cover Page	Report
10/18/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Karmel S. Lewis

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/2/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/29/2013

FINRA

Current Firm

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

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