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Kenneth Carbaugh

CEO/CCO at Liberty Capital Management in Birmingham, MI

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Kenneth Carbaugh is CEO/CCO of Liberty Capital Management Inc, an investment adviser managing $849M, and works from its Birmingham, MI office. Kenneth Carbaugh has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Liberty Capital Management since 25 January 2016, has 10 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

10
Years in industry
10
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Kenneth Carbaugh has been CEO/CCO of Liberty Capital Management since January 2017, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Kenneth Carbaugh holds a BBA in finance from Walsh College and an MBA in financial economics from the University of Detroit Mercy.

Liberty Capital Management Inc is a Birmingham, MI firm with $849M under management, 160 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.

Ken Carbaugh is President & CEO of Liberty Capital Management, where he oversees the firm's vision and day-to-day operations and serves clients. He began his career as a portfolio analyst at Standish, Ayer & Wood (now Standish Mellon Asset Management), later became director of portfolio management and trading at Portfolio Solutions, LLC, and before joining Liberty co-managed and traded individual bond portfolios at Comerica Asset Management.

  1. – present · 10 years
    Birmingham, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106063

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Liberty Capital Management

  • Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Kenneth Carbaugh is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from January 2016; the most recent is Texas, in November 2018.

  • MichiganSince 25 January 2016
  • TexasResidentSince 14 November 2018

Examinations

Series 6515 January 2016
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Kenneth John Carbaugh
CRD
6605053
Firm
Liberty Capital Management · CRD 106063
Role
CEO/CCO
Office
401 S OLD WOODWARD AVENUE, STE 430, Birmingham, MI 48009
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
January 2016
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Kenneth Carbaugh work?

Kenneth Carbaugh has been CEO/CCO of Liberty Capital Management Inc since January 2017, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 10 February 2026

Is Kenneth Carbaugh a financial advisor?

Yes. Kenneth Carbaugh has a current investment-adviser registration in Michigan and Texas, through Liberty Capital Management since January 2016.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Kenneth Carbaugh have?

Kenneth Carbaugh has 10 years in the financial industry, since January 2016, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Kenneth Carbaugh passed?

Kenneth Carbaugh passed the Series 65 in January 2016.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Kenneth Carbaugh based?

Kenneth Carbaugh’s registered office is in Birmingham, MI.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Kenneth Carbaugh registered with FINRA?

No. Kenneth Carbaugh has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Kenneth Carbaugh’s record?

Search CRD 6605053 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Kenneth Carbaugh’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6605053, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Liberty Capital Management Inc, filed 10 February 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Liberty Capital Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.