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Carla Kesterson

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
33 Years of Experience
Marietta, GA
7 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance
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Carla Kesterson is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Marietta, GA, with 33 years of industry experience. Carla is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 6 more. Their firm serves 361,213 clients with $140B in assets under management.

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3940 advisors
Number of Clients
361,213 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$384K average
Assets Under Management
$138.7B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.25%

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Location

2820 Lassiter Rd., Ste. A200, Marietta, GA, 30062

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History

Regulatory History (7)
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December 2019
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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 11 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.
November 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 11 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
November 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 11 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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Exams
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