Keith Carter has been an investment adviser representative at Ascendor Wealth since February 2011, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Keith Carter holds a BS in Mathematics from Wake Forest University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
Ascendor Wealth, LLC is a Wilmington, NC firm with $146M under management, 140 clients and 6 advisers across 3 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.
Keith Carter is Advisor of Ascendor Wealth, based in Wilmington, North Carolina. He joined the firm in 2011 as an Investment Adviser, a second career after retiring from International Paper after 25 years. He spends most of his time helping people transition into retirement and is well acquainted with Medicare/Medicaid and Social Security planning.
- Ascendor Wealth, LLCCurrent– present · 15 yearsWilmington, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 148969
Professional designations
Listed by Ascendor Wealth
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Keith Carter is registered as an investment adviser representative in North Carolina, since February 2011.
- North CarolinaSince 21 February 2011
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 18 February 2011 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Keith Lyman Carter
- CRD
- 5887012
- Firm
- Ascendor Wealth · CRD 148969
- Office
- 5700 OLEANDER DRIVE, Wilmington, NC 28403
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- February 2011
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- ascendorwealth.com
Where does Keith Carter work?
Keith Carter is an investment adviser representative registered through Ascendor Wealth, LLC since February 2011, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Keith Carter a financial advisor?
Yes. Keith Carter has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina, through Ascendor Wealth since February 2011.
How many years of experience does Keith Carter have?
Keith Carter has 15 years in the financial industry, since February 2011, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Keith Carter passed?
Keith Carter passed the Series 65 in February 2011.
Where is Keith Carter based?
Keith Carter’s registered office is in Wilmington, NC.
Is Keith Carter registered with FINRA?
No. Keith Carter has no current broker registration.
Is Keith Carter a CFP?
Ascendor Wealth lists Keith Carter with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Keith Carter, MBA, CFP® biography, ascendorwealth.com
How can I verify Keith Carter’s record?
Search CRD 5887012 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Keith Carter’s full registration record.
