Carter Ellis is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC, based in Durham, NC, with 11 years of industry experience. Carter operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Charitable Giving, Corporate Executives, Education Planning, and 8 more. Their firm serves 2,262 clients with $2.7B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 1.50% |
Typical range of fees is between 0.30% and 1.50% depending on account size, services provided, and negotiation. Fees are individually negotiated with each client.
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Location
3211 Shannon Rd, Suite 410, Durham, NC, 27707
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Carter is a building owner through 3616 Shannon Road, LLC, dedicating minimal time to this activity. Carter is also a partner, tax preparer, and co-founder of Valley Peak Tax & Accounting, spending about a quarter of their time preparing tax returns and providing business consulting.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC
Previous Registrations
Kuhn Advisors, INC.
State Registrations1 state
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