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Every Step, a Step Forward

Growth means more when you have the right people beside you.

Who We Are

Carson is a flexible wealth management partner built by advisors, for advisors. As a national RIA, we bring together specialized expertise, integrated capabilities, and hands-on support to help you grow, scale, and plan for what’s next.

Whether you’re focused on accelerating organic growth, strengthening operations, planning for succession, or building your firm’s value, Carson helps you move forward with the support, expertise, and partnership to move toward your vision with purpose and intention.

But what makes us different isn’t just what we offer. It’s how we show up, for you and each other

We believe meaningful growth starts with relationships. That expertise matters most when it’s shared without hesitation. And that advisors do their best work when they feel supported by people who genuinely care about where they’re headed.

Today, hundreds of advisors across the country call Carson home because they’ve found more than a platform. They’ve found a community invested in helping them build stronger businesses, deepen their impact, and create long-term success on their own terms.

Carson Group is Ranked #5 on Barron’s 2025 Top 100 RIA Firms List*

Meaningful Growth

Growth looks different for every advisor. For some, it means scaling faster. For others, it means creating more freedom, building a stronger team, deepening client relationships, or creating a lasting legacy for future generations.

As we continue to grow, we remain deeply committed to preserving the close-knit culture and collaborative spirit that bring advisors here in the first place.

At Carson, we’re obsessed with helping advisors grow with intention. Through strategic partnership, integrated technology, operational support, and practitioner-led guidance, we help you build a business designed to adapt, evolve, and create long-term momentum.

Because when we grow together, we create more opportunities, more connections, and more possibilities for everyone.

Where Your Future Finds Its Footing

Where Expertise Meets Understanding

Carson was founded on coaching, and it still shapes how we work today.

We believe expertise should never feel distant or transactional. It should come from people who understand the realities of building a business, serving clients, leading teams, and navigating growth firsthand.

Here, advisors are supported by experienced practitioners across investments, advanced planning, tax, private client services, marketing, operations, and business strategy—people who know how to apply their expertise in ways that are practical, collaborative, and deeply personal.

Because the best guidance doesn’t just come from expertise alone. It comes from people who understand the weight of what you’re building—and care about helping you grow it well.

Powered By People

Where Growth Feels Personal

There’s a reason advisors often say being at Carson just feels different.

We’ve been very intentional about preserving the culture, relationships, and collaborative spirit that make this community special. Advisors here share ideas openly, celebrate each other’s wins, and support one another through every stage of growth.

But that growth never comes at the expense of connection. Advisors who come to Carson say they experience a true sense of belonging, that they feel known and like they’re part of something meaningful.

Because here, community isn’t just what sets us apart. It’s what makes meaningful growth possible and extraordinary success sustainable.

Your Path Forward

Whether you’re looking to maintain independence, build long-term enterprise value, or grow within a collaborative team environment, Carson offers multiple pathways designed around your goals.

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Independent Advisors

Keep your independence with the backing of a national RIA.

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Equity Advisors

Realize the value of your firm with flexibility for what comes next.

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Employee Advisors

Grow your career inside a tight-knit, people-first culture.

*Barron’s 100 Top RIA Firms: Awarded to Carson Group (2021-2024) For award consideration, advisors complete a survey with more than 100 questions about their practice. Barron’s verifies the data provided by the advisory firms and regulated databases and then will apply their rankings formula to the data to generate a ranking. The formula features three major categories of calculations: (1) Assets (2) Revenue (3) Quality of practice. In each of those categories, Barron’s executes multiple sub calculations. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for the participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.