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CFP
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CFP

Carla Kesterson

32 Years of Experience
Atlanta, GA
7 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Carla Kesterson is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Atlanta, GA, with 32 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 323,031 clients with $100B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3935 advisors
Number of Clients
323,031 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$317K average
Assets Under Management
$102.4B

Fee Structure

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CIRA) offers investment management services through several platforms. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable. The maximum annual fee is 2.25%. Fees can be structured as flat, tiered, or breakpoint. You may also encounter setup fees and service fees. Fees are typically deducted directly from your account. CIRA also offers WealthPort, a wrap fee program with inclusive fees. The WealthPort maximum advisory fee is 2.25% annually.

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Location

Atlanta, GA

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History

Regulatory History (7)
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Financial
December 2019
Final
Financial
October 2019
Final
Financial
October 2019
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Financial
July 2019
Final
Financial
April 2019
Final
Financial
March 2019
Final
Financial
April 2018
Final
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Carla is an independent insurance agent since 1990, dedicating a few hours per week to this activity. She also owns a second home and is considering renting it out, and is a board member of two townhouse associations.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
November 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 6 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.
November 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 6 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
November 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
August 2006 - September 2009 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
August 2006 - September 2009 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Morgan Stanley
October 2004 - June 2006 · 1 yr 8 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
June 2004 - June 2006 · 2 yrs
Consumer Concepts Investments, INC.Broker
July 2000 - July 2004 · 4 yrs
Wma Securities, INC.Broker
June 1994 - July 2000 · 6 yrs 1 mo
Intersecurities, INC.Broker
May 1993 - June 1994 · 1 yr 1 mo
State Registrations2 states
FLGA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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