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Dean Anthony Carpenter

Advisor at Cetera — Johnstown, PA 237 Johns Street Suite 3

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

19 years

Location

Johnstown, PA 15901

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,171

Across 5,095 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Dean Carpenter is a financial advisor with Cetera in Johnstown, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and GBU Financial Life, among other firms. Outside of his advisory work, Carpenter serves as a finance committee member for Resurrection Catholic Parish. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide independent advisor network serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including model and bespoke strategies, and manages over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Johnstown, PA 237 Johns Street Suite 3

237 Johns Street, Suite 3

Johnstown PA 15901

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

19 years of industry experience

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Johnstown, PA

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Resurrection Catholic Parish Finance Committee Member

2024 - Present • 2 years

Johnstown, PA

UPMC Health Plan Medicare Program

2018 - 2020 • 2 years

Pittsburgh, PA

Avantax Advisory services

2015 - 2025 • 10 years

Johnstown, PA

Gbu Financial Life

2015 - Present • 11 years

Pittsburgh, PA

Minnesota Life Insurance Company

2015 - 2020 • 5 years

St. Paul, MN

The Cincinnati Life Insurance Company

2015 - 2018 • 3 years

Fairfield, OH

Davevic Benefit Consultants

2014 - 2020 • 6 years

Grove City, PA

Carpenter Financial Services

2014 - Present • 12 years

Johnstown, PA

Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC

2014 - 2025 • 11 years

Johnstown, PA

Avantax Investment Services, INC.

2007 - 2025 • 18 years

Johnstown, PA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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David B

Series 65

Johnstown, PA

Blue Horizon Wealth Management, LLC

David Bonski is a financial advisor at Blue Horizon Wealth Management, LLC in Johnstown, PA, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been retired since 2012. Blue Horizon Wealth Management provides financial planning and investment management advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic buy-hold-and-rebalance approach with model portfolios ranging from capital preservation to aggressive growth, and it offers fee-only, hourly advisory services without discretionary trading authority or custody of client assets.

Wealth management
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Thomas C

Series 63

Ebensburg, PA

Aspire Financial, Inc.

Thomas Criste is a financial advisor at Aspire Financial, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Aspire Financial since 2012. Additionally, he is the owner of Long, Mulhearn & Criste P.C., a certified public accounting firm. Aspire Financial, Inc. is a state-registered adviser with three advisors managing approximately $41.2 million across about 209 accounts. The firm serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, focusing on individualized asset allocation emphasizing value, safety, quality, and risk control through a primarily non-discretionary portfolio management approach.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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William M

Series 63

Ebensburg, PA

Aspire Financial, Inc.

William Mulhearn is a financial advisor at Aspire Financial, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Aspire Financial since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner of Long, Mulhearn & Criste P.C., a certified public accounting firm. Aspire Financial, Inc. is a small state-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation focused on value, safety, quality, and risk control, providing primarily non-discretionary portfolio management with client approval required for trades.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Patrick L

Series 63

Ebensburg, PA

Aspire Financial, Inc.

Patrick Long is a financial advisor at Aspire Financial, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Aspire Financial since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Long, Mulhearn & Criste P.C., a certified public accounting firm. Aspire Financial, Inc. is a small, state-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm focuses on individualized asset allocation emphasizing value, safety, quality, and risk control, with portfolio management conducted primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Christian K

Series 66

Johnstown, PA

Atlas Private Wealth Advisors

Christian Konicky is a financial advisor at Atlas Private Wealth Advisors in Johnstown, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and Paul Carpenter Capital Advisors. Before entering the financial industry, he held various positions in the hospitality sector. Atlas Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $688 million in client assets across a 13-advisor team, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple LPL-sponsored program platforms.

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner
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Paul C

PFS™, Series 63

Johnstown, PA

Atlas Private Wealth Advisors

Paul Carpenter is a CFP® and PFS™ with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Atlas Private Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Avantax-related firms. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is a part-time drummer and musician. Atlas Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $688 million in client assets and offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning through a mix of advisor-driven and model-based strategies.

Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner
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