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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

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

133

Very High

Average account size

$904,045

About

Carson Advisory Group provides financial planning and ongoing investment management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, and small businesses. The firm offers retirement-plan consulting and can act in varying fiduciary capacities under ERISA (e.g., §3(21) non‑discretionary advice or §3(38) discretionary management) depending on the engagement.

The firm’s investment approach centers on strategic asset allocation using institutional no‑load mutual funds, ETFs, closed‑end funds, individual equities and bonds, with portfolios typically globally diversified. Carson Advisory Group administers both discretionary and non‑discretionary accounts, offers an all‑inclusive Ambassador wrap‑fee program and access to Raymond James managed wrap programs (including RJCS, Freedom, Freedom UMA, and American Funds model portfolios), and discloses the use of margin and options strategies (including covered and uncovered writing and spreads) in certain separately managed accounts.

Noteworthy aspects compared with many peers include sponsoring its own wrap‑fee offering (the Ambassador Program, from which the firm receives a portion of advisory fees), the explicit use of derivatives and borrowing in some managed accounts, and the firm’s use of paid referral/lead arrangements—naming SmartAsset, BlueStar Connections, and The 401K Advisor Line—described in the brochure as creating potential conflicts that the firm monitors. The advisor platform, custody, and many operational functions are provided through Raymond James, and the brochure discloses related platform‑level selection considerations and conflict‑management practices.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

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

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees are charged for consulting services in some instances.

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 on securities transactions and insurance products sold through Raymond James Insurance Group.

Project-based

Hourly consulting fees are charged in some instances.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Hourly rates and fixed fees are charged for consulting services in some instances. Fee-only: Advisory fees based on assets under management; hourly and fixed fees for consulting services.

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.) 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.) 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.) 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.) 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.) 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.) 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.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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