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CFP

Kelly Roark

26 Years of Experience
Candler, NC
BrokerSells Insurance

Kelly Roark is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Candler, NC, with 26 years of industry experience. Kelly 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.

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%

Maximum allowable advisory fee is 2.25% annually across platforms. Actual fees are negotiable and set by your financial professional based on account size, complexity, and specific program selected.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

Candler, NC

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Kelly is a co-owner of Paragon Financial, LLC, established to facilitate securities, advisory, and insurance business, dedicating all of her time during business hours. She also engages in fixed insurance sales, dedicating minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
October 2025 - Present · 1 yr
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.
October 2025 - Present · 1 yr
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
October 2025 - Present · 1 yr
Previous Registrations
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
August 2023 - October 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Commonwealth Financial Network
August 2023 - October 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
April 2009 - August 2023 · 14 yrs 4 mos
LPL Financial LLC
April 2009 - August 2023 · 14 yrs 4 mos
Secure Trend Financial, LLC
May 2007 - May 2009 · 2 yrs
Secure Trend Financial, LLCBroker
April 2007 - May 2009 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Linsco/private Ledger CORP.
October 2006 - May 2007 · 7 mos
Linsco/private Ledger CORP.Broker
October 2006 - May 2007 · 7 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.
August 2005 - August 2006 · 1 yr
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
January 2005 - August 2006 · 1 yr 7 mos
Wall and Company Securities, INC.Broker
August 2001 - September 2004 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Wachovia Securities, INC.Broker
November 1999 - July 2001 · 1 yr 8 mos
State Registrations14 states
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