Claude Carmichael has been President/Chief Compliance Officer of Carmichael Capital since May 1993, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Claude Carmichael studied at Duke University.
Carmichael Capital, Inc. is a Franklin, TN firm with $127M under management, 76 clients and 1 adviser in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Claude Carmichael is Founder and Principal of Carmichael Creel Investments, where he is also President. He established Carmichael Capital, Inc. in New York City in 1993, which evolved into Carmichael Creel Investments in 2022. He was previously a supervisory analyst and portfolio manager with WR Lazard & Co for five years, a vice-president of Oppenheimer & Co. for seven years, and a financial futures specialist with Merrill Lynch for two years, all in New York City.
- Carmichael Creel InvestmentsCurrent– present · 30 yearsFranklin, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 118468
Professional designations
Listed by Carmichael Capital
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Claude Carmichael is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from January 2004; the most recent is Texas, in April 2021.
- TennesseeSince 23 January 2004
- TexasResidentSince 25 April 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 19 July 1993 |
| Series 16 | NYSE Supervisory Analyst Examination | 20 May 1988 |
| Series 5 | Interest Rate Options Examination | 12 October 1981 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 15 August 1980 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 19 July 1980 |
| Series 1 | Registered Representative Examination | 13 June 1980 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- NYSE Supervisory Analyst Examination
- Name
- Interest Rate Options Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Registered Representative Examination
- Full name
- Claude Rudy Carmichael
- CRD
- 710241
- Firm
- Carmichael Capital · CRD 118468
- Role
- President/Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 339 MAIN STREET, 2ND FLOOR, Franklin, TN 37064
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 1996
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- carmichaelcreel.com
Where does Claude Carmichael work?
Claude Carmichael has been President/Chief Compliance Officer of Carmichael Capital, Inc. since May 1993, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Claude Carmichael a financial advisor?
Yes. Claude Carmichael has a current investment-adviser registration in Tennessee and Texas, through Carmichael Capital since June 1996.
How many years of experience does Claude Carmichael have?
Claude Carmichael has 30 years in the financial industry, since June 1996, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Claude Carmichael passed?
Claude Carmichael has passed 6 licensing exams: the Series 1, Series 7, Series 63, Series 5, Series 16 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 1, was passed in June 1980.
Where is Claude Carmichael based?
Claude Carmichael’s registered office is in Franklin, TN.
Is Claude Carmichael registered with FINRA?
No. Claude Carmichael has no current broker registration.
Is Claude Carmichael a CFA charterholder?
Carmichael Capital lists Claude Carmichael with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Claude Carmichael’s record?
Search CRD 710241 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Claude Carmichael’s full registration record.