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Carson Advisory Group

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Client assets under management

$843,473,608

Clients

933

41% high-net-worth

Advisors

7

of 7 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

133

Very High

Average account size

$904,045

About

Carson Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, and small businesses. Services described in the brochure include tailored financial planning, retirement plan consulting and implementation, and both discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management across clients’ accounts.

The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation using institutional no‑load mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, bonds and select alternative investments, with personalized recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance. Carson Advisory Group also offers and implements managed and wrap programs (including its Ambassador wrap fee program and Raymond James‑administered platforms such as RJCS, Freedom and Freedom UMA) and may use tools such as options writing and margin in separately managed accounts when appropriate.

Distinctive features disclosed in the brochure include the firm’s role as a wrap‑fee program sponsor and its use of third‑party referral/solicitor arrangements (for example, relationships with SmartAsset, BlueStar Connections and The 401K Advisor Line), which the firm discloses as potential sources of referral‑related conflicts. The firm’s operations are closely integrated with Raymond James—custody, managed program subadvisory relationships, email hosting, and many advisors’ broker‑dealer registrations—which the brochure identifies as important to service delivery and as a source of potential conflicts or revenue sharing (including participation in margin and securities‑based lending programs).

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Income planning

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees charged in some consulting services; specific amounts not stated.

Percentage

$0 - $1 million: 1.50% $1 million - $2 million: 1.25% $2 million - $5 million: 1.00% $5 million - $10 million: 0.75% $10 million+: 0.50%

Commissions

IARs may receive commissions when acting as registered representatives for securities and insurance products through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

Project-based

Hourly rates charged in some consulting services; specific amounts not stated.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 (minimum account size for Ambassador wrap-fee program; each IAR has discretion to accept lower)

Main office location

Carson Advisory Group

470 Hill St.

Athens GA 30601, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Tennessee · Texas · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Cesar G

CFA®, Series 66

Athens, GA

Carson Advisory Group

Cesar Garcia Ortiz is a CFA® charterholder and Series 66 licensee with two years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Carson Advisory Group and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a deacon at Cleveland Road Baptist Church, where he assists with operational and budgetary matters. Carson Advisory Group is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small businesses. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation using a mix of institutional mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and individual equities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Richard C

Series 63, Series 65

Athens, GA

Carson Advisory Group

Richard Chester is a financial advisor with Carson Advisory Group in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Carson Advisory Group since 2006 and previously operated Chester Wealth Management, Inc. from 2003 to 2022. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing several short-term rental properties through various family and partnership entities. Carson Advisory Group is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using institutional no-load mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and select individual equities, offering both active and passive management across globally diversified portfolios.

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kevin W

CFP®, Series 66

Athens, GA

Carson Advisory Group

Kevin Wilson is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Carson Advisory Group since 2012. He also has a background with Raymond James Financial Services dating back to 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson is a committee member of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, contributing to development efforts for a new facility. Carson Advisory Group is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small businesses. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and wealth-transition advice, using a strategic asset allocation approach with a range of investment vehicles and both active and passive management.

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Daniel M

Series 66

Athens, GA

Carson Advisory Group

Daniel Mosseri is a financial advisor with Carson Advisory Group in Athens, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Carson Advisory Group and Raymond James Financial Services in 2020. He also serves as a co-trustee for his parents' irrevocable trust. Carson Advisory Group is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small businesses. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, emphasizing strategic asset allocation through a combination of active and passive managers and global diversification.

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Edward A

Series 66

Athens, GA

Carson Advisory Group

Edward Ariail is a financial advisor at Carson Advisory Group with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Carson Advisory and Raymond James Financial Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Education for Ministry at Sewanee-University of the South since 2016. Carson Advisory Group is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small businesses. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, emphasizing strategic asset allocation through a mix of institutional no-load mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and selective equities.

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Lindsey S

Series 66

Athens, GA

Carson Advisory Group

Lindsey Seagraves is a financial advisor with Carson Advisory Group in Athens, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2015 and has been associated with Carson Advisory Inc. since 2009. Carson Advisory Group is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business entities. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using a mix of institutional no-load mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and individual equities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary financial planning and portfolio management services.

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Robert C

Series 63

Athens, GA

Carson Advisory Group

Robert Carson Jr. is a financial advisor with Carson Advisory Group in Athens, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Carson Advisory, Inc. since 2006 and has also worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1981. Outside of advising, he manages a support company related to Carson Advisory Group. Carson Advisory Group is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small businesses. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation using a mix of institutional no-load mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and select individual equities, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary financial planning and portfolio management services.

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Income planning Founder/Business Owner Retired
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