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Carr Financial Group Corporation
Form ADV Part 2A
Investment Adviser Brochure
20 Park Ave
Suite #201
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 795 - 0264
https://www.carrfinancial.com
July 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of Carr
Financial Group Corporation (“we”, “us”, “our”). If you have any questions about the contents
of this Brochure, please contact Benjamin W. Cauley, Chief Compliance Officer and Financial
Planner, at (508) 795-0264 or ben@carrfinancial.com
Additional information about our Firm is also available at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The
information in this Brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission or by any state securities authority.
We are a registered investment adviser. Please note that use of the term “registered
investment advisor” and a description of the Firm and/or our employees as “registered” does
not imply a certain level of skill or training. For more information on the qualifications of the
Firm and our employees who advise you, we encourage you to review this Brochure and the
Brochure Supplement(s).
Item 2: Material Changes
In this Item of Carr Financial Group Corporation’s (the “Firm,” “we,” “us,” “ours”) Form ADV 2,
we are required to discuss any material changes that have been made to Form ADV since the
last Annual Amendment.
Material Changes since the Last Update
Since the last Annual Amendment filing on February 1, 2024, the Firm has no Material Changes
to report.
Annual Update
You will receive a summary of any material changes to our Form ADV brochure within 120 days
of our fiscal year end. We may also provide updated disclosure information about material
changes on a more frequent basis. Any summaries of changes will include the date of the last
annual update of the ADV.
The Supplement to our Form ADV Brochure (Form ADV Part 2B) provides you with information
regarding our employees that provide investment advice.
Full Brochure Available
Our Form ADV may be requested at any time, without charge by contacting Benjamin W.
Cauley, Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner, at (508) 795-0264 or
ben@carrfinancial.com. Additional information about the Firm is also available via the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The SEC’s website also provides information about any
employees affiliated with the Firm who are registered as investment adviser representatives.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 1: Cover Page ........................................................................................................................ 1
Item 2: Material Changes .............................................................................................................. 2
Item 4: Advisory Business ............................................................................................................. 4
Item 5: Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................... 8
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management............................................... 13
Item 7: Types of Clients ............................................................................................................... 14
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ......................................... 15
Item 9: Disciplinary Information.................................................................................................. 18
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ....................................................... 19
Item 11: Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................... 20
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ...................................................................................................... 22
Item 13: Review of Accounts ....................................................................................................... 25
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation .................................................................... 26
Item 15: Custody ......................................................................................................................... 27
Item 16: Investment Discretion ................................................................................................... 28
Item 17: Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................. 29
Item 18: Financial Information .................................................................................................... 30
Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement ................................................. 31
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Item 4: Advisory Business
Firm Information
This Disclosure Brochure (“Form ADV Part 2”) provides information regarding the qualifications,
business practices, and the advisory services provided by Carr Financial Group Corporation’s
(the “Firm,” “we,” “us,” “ours”).
We are a federally Registered Investment Adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (“SEC”). We were founded in 2022 and are owned by Richard M. Carr, Benjamin W.
Cauley, Andrea L. Lucey, and Spencer M. Lyons.
We provide investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts,
estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities, pension and profit-
sharing plans. Our investment advisory services include financial planning, wealth management,
consulting, family office services, and a selection of other services.
Types of Advisory Services
Financial Planning
We offer financial planning services, which may include a review of all aspects of a client’s
current financial situation, including the following components: cash management, risk
management, insurance, education funding, goal setting, retirement planning, estate and
charitable giving planning, tax planning, and capital needs planning. Clients understand that
when engaged to address only certain components, the client’s overall financial and investment
issues may not be taken into consideration.
We meet with the client to review risk tolerance, financial goals and objectives, and time
horizons. Additional meetings may include a review of additional financial information; sources
of income, assets owned, existing insurance, liabilities, wills, trusts, business agreements, tax
returns, investments, and personal and family obligations.
The financial plan may include both long and short-term considerations, depending upon the
individual scenario. Upon completion a plan is presented to the client and the client is provided
with recommendations that are deemed to be compatible with the client’s stated goals and
objectives. The client is under no obligation to utilize the Firm to implement the advice or plan.
Clients may choose all or certain components of advice and recommendations and can
implement the recommendations through the service providers of their choice.
Wealth Management Services
We provide clients with wealth management services which include a broad range of financial
planning and consulting services as well as discretionary and/or non-discretionary management
of investment portfolios.
We allocate client assets among investments in accordance with the client’s stated investment
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objectives. The Firm primarily allocates client assets in mutual funds, exchange-traded funds
(“ETFs”). For certain clients, the Firm further allocates among individual debt and equity
securities, options, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and independent investment
managers (“Independent Managers”).
Where appropriate, the Firm also provides advice about any type of legacy position or other
investment held in client portfolios, but clients should not assume that these assets are being
continuously monitored or otherwise advised on by the Firm unless specifically agreed upon.
Clients can engage the Firm to advise on certain investment products that are not maintained
at their primary custodian, such as variable life insurance and annuity contracts and assets held
in employer-sponsored retirement plans and qualified tuition plans (i.e., 529 plans). In these
situations, we direct or recommend the allocation of client assets among the various
investment options available with the product. These assets are generally maintained at the
underwriting insurance company or the custodian designated by the product’s provider.
Retirement Plan Consulting Services
We provide various consulting services to qualified employee benefit plans and their fiduciaries.
This suite of institutional services is designed to assist plan sponsors in structuring, managing
and optimizing their corporate retirement plans. Each engagement is individually negotiated
and customized, and includes any or all of the following services:
• Plan Design and Strategy
• Plan Review and Evaluation
• Executive Planning & Benefits
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Investment Selection
• Plan Fee and Cost Analysis
• Plan Committee Consultation
• Fiduciary and Compliance
• Participant Education
Family Office Services
We provide family office services through the business name of Lucey Advisory Group. The
family office services are separately negotiated and can include the following, among other
services:
• Personal and business bill paying and record keeping.
• Reconciling accounts, credit card transactions and other financial activity.
• Reviewing and summarizing vendor contracts (HR service provider, insurance, etc.)
• Handling property and casualty insurance applications, premium payments, etc.
• Maintaining corporate records including annual meeting minutes and agendas.
• Producing financial reports for clients, CPAs and bookkeeper review.
• Household employee payroll coordination using 3rd party payroll provider.
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Use of Independent Managers
As mentioned above, we select certain Independent Managers to actively manage a portion of
client assets. The Firm does not anticipate utilizing Independent Managers frequently. The
specific terms and conditions under which a client engages an Independent Manager are set
forth in a separate written agreement with the designated Independent Manager. That
agreement can be between the Firm and the Independent Manager (often called a subadvisor)
or the client and the Independent Manager (sometimes called a separate account manager). In
addition to this brochure, clients will typically also receive the written disclosure documents of
the respective Independent Managers engaged to manage their assets.
We evaluate a variety of information about Independent Managers, which includes the
Independent Managers’ public disclosure documents, materials supplied by the Independent
Managers themselves and other third-party analyses it believes are reputable. To the extent
possible, the Firm seeks to assess the Independent Managers’ investment strategies, past
performance and risk results in relation to its clients’ individual portfolio allocations and risk
exposure. The Firm also takes into consideration each Independent Manager’s management
style, returns, reputation, financial strength, reporting, pricing and research capabilities, among
other factors.
We continue to provide services relative to the discretionary or non-discretionary selection of
the Independent Managers. On an ongoing basis, the Firm monitors the performance of those
accounts being managed by Independent Managers. We seek to ensure the Independent
Managers’ strategies and target allocations remain aligned with our clients’ investment
objectives and overall best interests.
Fiduciary Statement
We are fiduciaries under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and when we provide investment
advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual retirement account, we are
also fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act,
(“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code, (“IRC”), as applicable, which are laws governing
retirement accounts.
We have to act in your best interest and not put our interest ahead of yours. At the same time,
the way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests. We must take into
consideration each client’s objectives and act in the best interests of the client. We are
prohibited from engaging in any activity that is in conflict with the interests of the client. We
have the following responsibilities when working with a client:
• To render impartial advice;
• To make appropriate recommendations based on the client’s needs, financial
circumstances, and investment objectives;
• To exercise a high degree of care and diligence to ensure that information is presented
in an accurate manner and not in a way to mislead;
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• To have a reasonable basis, information, and understanding of the facts in order to
provide appropriate recommendations and representations;
• Disclose any material conflict of interest in writing; and
• Treat clients fairly and equitably.
Regulations prohibit us from:
• Employing any device, scheme, or artifice to defraud a client;
• Making any untrue statement of a material fact to a client or omitting to state a material
fact when communicating with a client;
• Engaging in any act, practice, or course of business which operates or would operate as
fraud or deceit upon a client; or
• Engaging in any manipulative act or practice with a client.
We will act with competence, dignity, integrity, and in an ethical manner, when working with
clients. We will use reasonable care and exercise independent professional judgement when
conducting investment analysis, making investment recommendations, trading, promoting our
services, and engaging in other professional activities.
Tailored Relationships
We tailor advisory services to the individual needs of the client. Clients may place reasonable
investment restrictions on their portfolios, including bans on investing in particular industries,
and investing in limited amounts of securities. All limitations and restrictions placed on
accounts must be presented to us in writing.
Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, 2024, we managed $648,435,946 in client assets; $644,024,726
managed on a discretionary basis, and $4,414,220 on a non-discretionary basis.
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Item 5: Fees and Compensation
We base our fees on fixed fees, and a percentage of assets under management which are
described below.
Financial Planning and Consulting Fees
We charge a fixed fee for providing financial planning and consulting services under a stand-
alone engagement. These fees are negotiable, but range from $1,000 to $10,000, depending
upon the scope and complexity of the services and the professional rendering the financial
planning and/or the consulting services. The fee can be for a defined project, such as the
delivery of a plan, or for ongoing services. If the client engages the Firm for additional
investment advisory services, we can offset all or a portion of its fees for those services based
upon the amount paid for the financial planning and/or consulting services.
For project-based services we require one-half of the fee (estimated hourly or fixed) payable
upon execution of the Advisory Agreement. The outstanding balance is due upon delivery of the
financial plan or completion of the agreed upon services.
Wealth Management Fees
We offer wealth management services for an annual fee based on the amount of assets under
the Firm’s management. This management fee varies up to 200 basis points (2.00%), depending
upon the size and composition of a client’s portfolio, the type and amount of services rendered
and the individual(s) providing the services. The annual fee is prorated and charged quarterly,
in advance, based upon the market value of the assets being managed by us on the last day of
the previous quarter as determined by a party independent from the Firm (including the client’s
custodian or another third-party).
If assets are deposited into or withdrawn from an account after the inception of a billing period,
the fee payable with respect to such assets is not adjusted to reflect the interim change in
portfolio value. For the initial period of an engagement, the fee is calculated on a pro rata basis.
In the event the advisory agreement is terminated, the fee for the final billing period is prorated
through the effective date of the termination and the outstanding or unearned portion of the
fee is charged or refunded to the client, as appropriate.
Additionally, for asset management services the Firm provides with respect to certain client
holdings (e.g., held-away assets, accommodation accounts, alternative investments, etc.), we
can negotiate a fee rate that differs from the range set forth above. Clients are advised that a
conflict of interest exists for the Firm to recommend that clients engage us for additional
services for compensation, including rolling over retirement accounts or moving other assets to
the Firm’s management. Clients retain absolute discretion over all decisions regarding engaging
the Firm and are under no obligation to act upon any of the recommendations.
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Retirement Plan Consulting Fees
We charge a fixed project-based fee to provide clients with retirement plan consulting services.
Each engagement is individually negotiated and tailored to accommodate the needs of the
individual plan sponsor, as memorialized in the Agreement. These fees vary, based on the scope
of the services to be rendered, and range up to $10,000 per annum on a fixed fee basis or up to
100 basis points (1.00%), depending upon services provided and the amount of assets to be
advised on.
Family Office Fees
Lucey Advisory Group charges a fixed fee for providing family office services under a stand-
alone engagement. These fees are negotiable but range up to $12,000 per month (charged in
advance), depending upon the scope and complexity of the services and the professional
rendering the services.
Use of Margin
We can recommend that certain clients utilize margin in the client’s investment portfolio or
other borrowing. We do not recommend such borrowing for leverage. The borrowing is
generally used for other borrowing needs, such as bridge loans and other financing needs, or in
order to utilize options. The Firm’s fees are determined based upon the value of the assets
being managed gross of any margin or borrowing.
Other Compensation
Neither we nor any of our supervised persons (employees) accept compensation for the sale of
securities. As disclosed in Item 10, certain IAR’s receive insurance-related compensation,
including compensation for the sale of fixed and equity indexed annuities, which are not
securities.
Agreement Terms
Either party may terminate an agreement at any time by notifying the other in writing. If the
client made an advance payment, we would refund any unearned portion of the advance
payment. If the client made a payment in arrears, we would collect any earned yet unpaid fees.
Cash Balances
Some of your assets may be held as cash and remain uninvested. Holding a portion of your
assets in cash and cash alternatives, i.e., money market fund shares, may be based on your
desire to have an allocation to cash as an asset class, to support a phased market entrance
strategy, to facilitate transaction execution, to have available funds for withdrawal needs or to
pay fees or to provide for asset protection during periods of volatile market conditions. Your
cash and cash equivalents will be subject to our investment advisory fees unless otherwise
agreed upon. You may experience negative performance on the cash portion of your portfolio if
the investment advisory fees charged are higher than the returns you receive from your cash.
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Retirement Plan Rollover Recommendations
As part of our investment advisory services to our clients, we may recommend that clients roll
assets from their employer’s retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 457, or ERISA 403(b) account
(collectively, a “Plan Account”), to an individual retirement account, such as a SIMPLE IRA, SEP
IRA, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA (collectively, an “IRA Account”) that we will advise on the
client’s behalf. We may also recommend rollovers from IRA Accounts to Plan Accounts, from
Plan Accounts to Plan Accounts, and from IRA Accounts to IRA Accounts.
If the client elects to roll the assets to an IRA that is subject to our advisement, we will charge
the client an asset-based fee as set forth in the advisory agreement the client executed with our
firm. This creates a conflict of interest because it creates a financial incentive for our firm to
recommend the rollover to the client (i.e., receipt of additional fee-based compensation).
Clients are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to complete the rollover. Moreover,
if clients do complete the rollover, clients are under no obligation to have the assets in an IRA
advised on by our firm. Due to the foregoing conflict of interest, when we make rollover
recommendations, we operate under a special rule that requires us to act in our clients’ best
interests and not put our interests ahead of our clients’.
Under this special rule’s provisions, we must:
• meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations (give
prudent advice);
• never put our financial interests ahead of our clients’ when making recommendations
(give loyal advice);
• avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
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follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in our
clients’ best interests;
• charge no more than a reasonable fee for our services; and
• give clients basic information about conflicts of interest.
Many employers permit former employees to keep their retirement assets in their company
plan. Also, current employees can sometimes move assets out of their company plan before
they retire or change jobs. In determining whether to complete the rollover to an IRA, and to
the extent the following options are available, clients should consider the costs and benefits of
a rollover. Note that an employee will typically have four options in this situation:
1. leaving the funds in the employer’s (former employer’s) plan;
2. moving the funds to a new employer’s retirement plan;
3. cashing out and taking a taxable distribution from the plan; or
4. rolling the funds into an IRA rollover account.
Each of these options has positives and negatives. Because of that, along with the importance
of understanding the differences between these types of accounts, we will provide clients with
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an explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of both account types and document the
basis for our belief that the rollover transaction we recommend is in your best interests.
General Information on Compensation and Other Fees
In certain circumstances, fees, account minimums and payment terms are negotiable
depending on client’s unique situation – such as the size of the aggregate related party
portfolio size, family holdings, low-cost basis securities, or certain passively advised investments
and pre-existing relationships with clients. Certain clients may pay more or less than others
depending on the amount of assets, type of portfolio, or the time involved, the degree of
responsibility assumed, complexity of the engagement, special skills needed to solve problems,
the application of experience and knowledge of the client’s situation.
Our fees are exclusive of brokerage commissions, transaction fees, and other related costs and
expenses which shall be incurred by the client. Clients may incur certain charges imposed by
custodians, brokers, third party investment and other third parties such as fees charged by
managers, custodial fees, deferred sales charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire
transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on brokerage accounts and
securities transactions. Mutual funds and exchange traded funds also charge internal
management fees, which are disclosed in a fund’s prospectus.
Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of and in addition to our fees, and we shall
not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
All fees paid to us for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the fees and
expenses charged by mutual funds to their shareholders. These fees and expenses are
described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees will generally include a management fee, other
expenses, and a possible distribution fee. If the fund also imposes sales charges, a client may
pay an initial or deferred sales charge.
A client could invest in a mutual fund directly, without our services. In that case, the client
would not receive our services, which are designed, among other things, to assist the client in
determining which mutual funds are most appropriate to each client’s financial condition and
objectives. Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by the funds and the
fees charged by us to fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client and to
thereby evaluate the advisory services being provided.
Clients should note that similar advisory services may (or may not) be available from other
registered investment advisers for similar or lower fees.
Mutual Fund Share Class Selection
If we recommend a mutual fund investment to a client, we will always purchase, or recommend
that the client purchase the class of shares in such fund with the lowest overall amount of
associated fees and expenses. These include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1)
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fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, total annual fund operating expenses, and all other fees
and expenses allocable to such share class available for purchase by the client or by us on
behalf of the client through the client’s broker-dealer/custodian. In some cases, such clients
may be invested in a higher-cost share class of a mutual fund where there were, or may now
be, lower-cost share classes of the same fund for which clients may be eligible to purchase
through a broker-dealer/custodian other than the one the client has chosen. Such clients will
pay a higher amount of fees and expenses relating to their investment in any such mutual fund
than if they were instead invested in a lower-cost share class of the same fund in which such
client would otherwise be eligible to invest.
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees and Side-by-Side Management
We do not provide any services for a performance-based fee (i.e., a fee based on a share of
capital gains or capital appreciation of a client’s assets).
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Item 7: Types of Clients
We offer services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable
organizations, corporations and other business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans.
Account Minimums
We have no minimum account size.
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
Methods of Analysis
We utilize a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical and behavioral finance methods of
analysis while employing an asset allocation strategy based on a derivative of Modern Portfolio
Theory (“MPT”).
Fundamental analysis involves an evaluation of the fundamental financial condition and
competitive position of a particular fund or issuer. For us, this process typically involves an
analysis of an issuer’s management team, investment strategies, style drift, past performance,
reputation and financial strength in relation to the asset class concentrations and risk exposures
of the Firm’s model asset allocations. A substantial risk in relying upon fundamental analysis is
that while the overall health and position of a company may be good, evolving market
conditions may negatively impact the security.
Technical analysis involves the examination of past market data rather than specific issuer
information in determining the recommendations made to clients. Technical analysis may
involve the use of mathematical-based indicators and charts, such as moving averages and price
correlations, to identify market patterns and trends which may be based on investor sentiment
rather than the fundamentals of the company. A substantial risk in relying upon technical
analysis is that spotting historical trends may not help to predict such trends in the future. Even
if the trend will eventually reoccur, there is no guarantee that we will be able to accurately
predict such a reoccurrence.
Cyclical analysis is similar to technical analysis in that it involves the assessment of market
conditions at a macro (entire market or economy) or micro (company specific) level, rather than
focusing on the overall fundamental analysis of the health of the particular company that we
are recommending. The risks with cyclical analysis are similar to those of technical analysis.
Behavioral finance analysis involves an examination of conventional economics as well as
behavioral and cognitive psychological factors. Behavioral finance methodology seeks to
combine a qualitative and quantitative approach to provide explanations for why individuals
may, at times, make irrational financial decisions. Where conventional financial theories have
failed to explain certain patterns, the behavioral finance methodology investigates the
underlying reasons and biases that cause some people to behave against their best interests.
The risks relating to behavior finance analysis are that it relies on spotting trends in human
behavior that may not predict future trends.
Modern Portfolio Theory (“MPT”) is a mathematical based investment discipline that seeks to
quantify expected portfolio returns in relation to corresponding portfolio risk. The basic
premise of MPT is that the risk of a particular holding is to be assessed by comparing its price
variations against those of the market portfolio. However, MPT disregards certain investment
considerations and is based on a series of assumptions that may not necessarily reflect actual
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market conditions. As such, the factors for which MPT does not account (e.g., tax implications,
regulatory constraints and brokerage costs) may negate the upside or add to the actual risk of a
particular allocation. Nevertheless, our investment process is structured in such a way to
integrate those assumptions and real-life considerations for which MPT analytics do not
account.
Investment Strategies
The implementation of our various investment strategies begins with a detailed analysis of the
client’s circumstances. We take the time to understand the client’s financial goals and
investment objectives, financial position and balance sheet composition, cash flow needs, risk
tolerance, and other important factors. After developing a thorough understanding of the
client’s position and goals, we recommend customized portfolio solutions in an effort to meet
or exceed investment objectives while maintaining an appropriate level of risk.
We primarily utilize Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds to create core strategic models
for our clients. The process for constructing these core models is rigorous, as funds and ETFs
are screened based on a host of factors, including, but not limited to – expense ratios, fund
company reputation, manager tenure, performance history, fund manager level of investment
in their strategies, and active share. We monitor fund and ETF positions by reviewing
independent research reports. The firm also conducts meetings with representatives from Fund
and ETF providers to ensure their fund composition is aligned with our expectations. Our
Mutual Fund and ETF allocation models are rebalanced periodically if there is material portfolio
drift. Each model allocation has target risk ranges that can vary slightly depending on our
market sentiment and is adjusted accordingly.
The Firm, in some situations, will incorporate individual stocks, bonds, Real Estate Investment
Trusts (“REITs”) and other investment vehicles to complement its core Mutual Fund / ETF
allocations. We implement various stock strategies to help refine the exposure based on the
client’s investment objectives and risk tolerance. When recommending multiple investment
strategies to the client, the aggregate allocation is reviewed for proper asset allocation and
diversification before implementation.
Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves risk of loss that clients should be prepared to bear.
All investments involve the risk of loss, including (among other things) loss of principal, a
reduction in earnings (including interest, dividends and other distributions), and the loss of
future earnings. Although we manage assets in a manner consistent with your investment
objectives and risk tolerance, there can be no guarantee that our efforts will be successful.
You should be prepared to bear the following risks of loss:
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Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices to
fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become less
attractive, causing their market values to decline.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction to
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tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by external
factors independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances. For example,
political, economic and social conditions may trigger market events.
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar next year will not buy as
much as a dollar today, because purchasing power is eroding at the rate of inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the
dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This is also referred
to as exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may have to
be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e., interest rate). This primarily
relates to fixed income securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a particular
company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies depend on finding oil
and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can generate a profit. They carry a
higher risk of profitability than an electric company, which generates its income from a
steady stream of customers who buy electricity no matter what the economic
environment is like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash.
Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a standardized
product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real estate properties (i.e.,
Non-traded REITs and other alternative investments) are not.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases the risk
of profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its obligations in good
times and bad. During periods of financial stress, the inability to meet loan obligations
may result in bankruptcy and/or a declining market value.
• Cybersecurity Risk: A breach in cyber security refers to both intentional and
unintentional events that may cause an account to lose proprietary information, suffer
data corruption, or lose operational capacity. This in turn could cause an account to
incur regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and additional compliance costs
associated with corrective measures, and/or financial loss.
• Pandemic Risk: Large-scale outbreaks of infectious disease can greatly increase
morbidity and mortality over a wide geographic area, crossing international boundaries,
and causing significant economic, social, and political disruption.
• Custodial Risk: This risk is the probability that a party to a transaction will be unable or
unwilling to fulfill its contractual obligations either due to technological errors, control
failures, malfeasance, or potential regulatory liabilities.
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Item 9: Disciplinary Information
We are required to disclose all pertinent facts regarding any legal, regulatory or disciplinary
events that would be material to your evaluation of the Firm or the integrity of our
management.
There have never been any legal, regulatory or disciplinary actions against the Firm or our
management persons.
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Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Financial Industry Activities
We are not registered as a broker-dealer, and none of our management persons are registered
representatives of a broker-dealer. We are not registered and do not have an application
pending as a securities broker-dealer, futures commission merchant, commodity pool operator
or commodity trading advisor.
We do not have arrangements that are material to our business and clients and investors with a
related person who is a broker-dealer, investment company, other investment adviser, financial
planning firm, commodity pool operator, commodity trading adviser, futures commission
merchant, bank or thrift institution, accounting firm, law firm, insurance company or agency,
pension consultant, real estate broker or dealer, or an entity that creates or packages limited
liability companies.
Insurance Company or Agency
Investment Adviser Representatives may be licensed insurance agents or brokers and may be
appointed with several insurance companies. They may earn separate compensation for
transactions implemented through various insurance companies. Clients are not obligated to
use any company for insurance product purchases and may work with any insurance agent they
choose. Insurance compensation will be separate and distinct from our investment advisory
fees.
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Item 11: Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics
Our employees must comply with a Code of Ethics and Statement for Insider Trading (the
“Code”). The Code describes our high standard of business conduct, and fiduciary duty to our
clients. The Code’s key provisions include:
• Statement of General Principles
• Policy on and reporting of Personal Securities Transactions
• A prohibition on Insider Trading
• Restrictions on the acceptance of significant gifts
• Procedures to detect and deter misconduct and violations
• Requirement to maintain confidentiality of client information
Our employees must acknowledge the terms of the Code at least annually, and any employee
not in compliance with the Code may be subject to termination. We will provide a copy of our
Code upon request.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions – Personal Securities Transactions
Both the Firm and our employees may buy or sell securities identical to those recommended to
clients for their personal accounts. The Code, described above, is designed to assure that the
personal securities transactions, activities and interests of the employees of the Firm will not
interfere with (i) making decisions in the best interest of clients and (ii) implementing such
decisions while, at the same time, allowing employees to invest for their own accounts. Under
the Code certain classes of securities, primarily mutual funds, have been designated as exempt
transactions, based upon a determination that these would materially not interfere with the
best interest of our clients. In addition, the Code requires pre-clearance of many transactions.
Nonetheless, because the Code in some circumstances would permit employees to invest in the
same securities as clients, there is a possibility that employees might benefit from market
activity by a client in a security held by an employee. The Firm may maintain a list of restricted
securities that employees may not purchase or sell based upon having (or possibly having)
access to inside information. Employee trading is continually monitored under the Code and
designed to reasonably prevent conflicts of interest between the Firm and our clients.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Principal/Agency Cross Trades
We do not recommend any securities to our clients in which we have a material financial
interest. We do not affect any principal or agency cross securities transactions for client
accounts. We also do not cross trades between client accounts.
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Participation or Interest in Client Transactions – Aggregation
Both the Firm and our employees may invest in the same securities at the same time as the
securities we recommend to our clients. Since we are not a market maker for any security, we
do not consider this practice to conflict with the interests of our clients.
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Item 12: Brokerage Practices
Research and Other Soft Dollar Benefits
We do not receive formal soft dollar benefits other than execution from broker/dealers in
connection with client securities transactions. See disclosure below in “Brokerage – Other
Economic Benefits”.
Brokerage for Client Referrals
We do not receive client referrals from broker/dealers.
Directed Brokerage
While not routine, the client may direct us to use a particular broker-dealer to execute some or
all transactions for the client. This brokerage direction must be requested by the client in
writing. In that case, the client will negotiate terms and arrangements for the account with that
broker-dealer, and we will not seek better execution services or prices from other broker-
dealers or be able to “batch” client transactions for execution through other broker-dealers
with orders for other accounts managed by us. By directing brokerage, the client may pay
higher commissions or other transaction costs or greater spreads, or receive less favorable net
prices, on transactions for the account than would otherwise be the case. Not all advisers
require or allow their clients to direct brokerage. Subject to our duty of best execution, we may
decline a client’s request to direct brokerage if, in our sole discretion, such directed brokerage
arrangements would result in additional operational difficulties.
If the client requests us to arrange for the execution of securities brokerage transactions for the
client’s account, we shall direct such transactions through broker-dealers that we reasonably
believe will provide best execution. We shall periodically and systematically review our policies
and procedures regarding recommending broker-dealers to our client in light of our duty to
obtain best execution.
Directed Brokerage (Schwab)
We shall generally recommend that portfolio management clients establish brokerage accounts
with Charles Schwab & Co, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, to maintain
custody of clients’ assets and to effect trades for their accounts.
We are independently owned and operated and not affiliated with Schwab. Schwab provides us
with access to its institutional trading and custody services, which are typically not available to
Schwab retail investors. These services generally are available to independent investment
advisors on an unsolicited basis and are not otherwise contingent upon our commitment to
Schwab for any specific amount of business (assets in custody or trading).
For our client accounts maintained in its custody, Schwab generally does not charge separately
for custody services but is compensated by account holders through commissions and other
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transaction-related or asset-based fees for securities trades that are executed through Schwab
or that settle into Schwab accounts.
Directed Brokerage – Other Economic Benefits (Schwab)
We may receive from Schwab, at no cost to us, professional services, computer software and
related systems support, enabling us to better monitor client accounts maintained at Schwab.
We may receive this support without cost because of the portfolio management services
rendered to clients that maintain assets at Schwab. The support provided may benefit us, but
not our clients directly. In fulfilling our duties to our clients, we endeavor at all times to put the
interests of our clients first. Clients should be aware, however, that our receipt of economic
benefits from a broker-dealer may create a conflict of interest since these benefits may
influence our choice of broker-dealer over another broker-dealer that does not furnish similar
services, software and systems support.
The commissions paid by our clients shall comply with our duty to obtain “best execution.”
However, a client may pay a commission that is higher than another qualified broker-dealer
might charge to effect the same transaction where we determine, in good faith, that the
commission is reasonable in relation to the value of the brokerage and research services
received. In seeking best execution, the determinative factor is not the lowest possible cost, but
whether the transaction represents the best qualitative execution, taking into consideration the
full range of a broker-dealer’s services, including among others, the value of research provided,
execution capability, commission rates, and responsiveness. Consistent with the foregoing,
while we will seek competitive rates, we may not necessarily obtain the lowest possible
commission rates for client transactions.
Schwab also makes available to the Firm other products and services that benefit the Firm but
may not benefit its clients’ accounts. These benefits may include national, regional or Firm
specific educational events organized and/or sponsored by Schwab. Other of these products
and services assist us in managing and administering clients’ accounts. These include software
and other technology (and related technological training) that provide access to client account
data (such as trade confirmations and account statements), facilitate trade execution (and
allocation of aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts), provide research, pricing
information and other market data, facilitate payment of the Firm’s fees from its clients’
accounts, and assist with back-office training and support functions, recordkeeping and client
reporting.
Many of these services generally may be used to service all or some substantial number of the
Firm’s accounts, including accounts not maintained at Schwab. Schwab also makes available to
us other services intended to help the Firm manage and further develop its business enterprise.
These services may include professional compliance, legal and business consulting, publications
and conferences on practice management, information technology, business succession,
regulatory compliance, employee benefits providers, human capital consultants, insurance and
marketing. In addition, Schwab may make available, arrange and/or pay vendors for these types
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of services rendered to the Firm by independent third parties. Schwab may discount or waive
fees it would otherwise charge for some of these services or pay all or a part of the fees of a
third-party providing these services to the Firm. While, as a fiduciary, we endeavor to act in its
clients’ best interests, the Firm’s recommendation that clients maintain their assets in accounts
at Schwab may be based in part on the benefits received and not solely on the nature, cost or
quality of custody and brokerage services provided by Schwab, which creates a conflict of
interest.
Trade Aggregation
Transactions for each client will be effected independently unless we decide to purchase or sell
the same securities for several clients at approximately the same time. We may (but are not
obligated to) combine or “batch” such orders to obtain best execution, to negotiate more
favorable commission rates or to allocate equitably among the Firm’s client’s differences in
prices and commissions or other transaction costs that might not have been obtained had such
orders been placed independently. Under this procedure, transactions will be averaged as to
price and allocated among our clients pro rata to the purchase and sale orders placed for each
client on any given day. To the extent that the Firm determines to aggregate client orders for
the purchase or sale of securities, including securities in which our Supervised Persons may
invest, the Firm does so in accordance with applicable rules promulgated under the Advisers
Act and no-action guidance provided by the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. We do not receive any additional compensation or remuneration as a result of the
aggregation.
In the event that the Firm determines that a prorated allocation is not appropriate under the
particular circumstances, the allocation will be made based upon other relevant factors, which
include: (i) when only a small percentage of the order is executed, shares may be allocated to
the account with the smallest order or the smallest position or to an account that is out of line
with respect to security or sector weightings relative to other portfolios, with similar mandates;
(ii) allocations may be given to one account when one account has limitations in its investment
guidelines which prohibit it from purchasing other securities which are expected to produce
similar investment results and can be purchased by other accounts; (iii) if an account reaches an
investment guideline limit and cannot participate in an allocation, shares may be reallocated to
other accounts (this may be due to unforeseen changes in an account’s assets after an order is
placed); (iv) with respect to sale allocations, allocations may be given to accounts low in cash;
(v) in cases when a pro rata allocation of a potential execution would result in a de minimis
allocation in one or more accounts, the Firm may exclude the account(s) from the allocation;
the transactions may be executed on a pro rata basis among the remaining accounts; or (vi) in
cases where a small proportion of an order is executed in all accounts, shares may be allocated
to one or more accounts on a random basis.
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Item 13: Review of Accounts
Reviews
We monitor client portfolios as part of an ongoing process, and regular account reviews are
generally conducted on a quarterly basis. Reviews could also occur at the time of new deposits,
material changes in the client’s financial information, changes in economic cycles, at our
discretion or as often as the client directs. Reviews entail analyzing securities, sensitivity to
overall markets, economic changes, investment results, asset allocation, etc., to ensure the
investment strategy and expectations are structured to continue to meet the client’s objectives.
These reviews are conducted by one of our Investment Advisor Representatives.
Clients are encouraged to discuss their needs, goals, and objectives with us and to inform us of
any changes.
Reporting
At least quarterly, the custodian provides clients with an account statement for each client
account, which may include individual holdings, cost basis information, deposits and
withdrawals, accrued income, dividends, and performance. We may also provide clients with
periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Financial Planning – Reviews and Reporting
The initial financial plan is included as a component of the financial planning service. Clients
may receive updated financial plans for a separate fee.
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Other Compensation
The Firm receives economic benefits from Schwab. The benefits, conflicts of interest and how
they are addressed are discussed above in response to Item 12.
Compensation – Payment for Client Referrals
We have been fortunate to receive many client referrals over the years. The referrals came
from current clients, estate planning attorneys, accountants, employees, personal friends of
employees and other similar sources. We do not compensate referring parties for these
referrals.
Compensation – Client Referrals – Solicitation Arrangement
We may enter into written arrangements to receive referral fee from individuals or companies
(“Advisors”) to whom we recommend prospective clients. In these cases, there will be a written
agreement between us as a Solicitor and the other Advisor which clearly defines the duties and
responsibilities of the Firm under this arrangement. In addition, we will provide a written
disclosure document, which explains to the prospective client the terms under which we are
working with the Advisor and the fact that we are being compensated for the referral activities.
We will also furnish a copy of the Advisor’s Form ADV Part 2 to the prospective client and
obtain a written acknowledgement from the client that both our and the Advisor’s disclosure
documents have been received.
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Item 15: Custody
Custody – Fee Debiting
Clients may authorize us (in the client agreement) to debit fees directly from their account at
the broker dealer, bank or other qualified custodian (“custodian”). The custodian is advised in
writing of the limitation of our access to the account. The custodian sends a statement to the
client, at least quarterly, indicating all amounts disbursed from the account including the
amount of advisory fees paid directly to the Firm.
Custody – Check Signing/Bill Payments
We are deemed to have custody over certain client assets as the Firm or a related person has
check signing (i.e., authority to pay bills) authority over client accounts. This form of custody is
offered on a limited basis through certain family office services. We comply with the SEC’s
Custody Rule with regard to the check signing authority; annually the Firm is subject to a
Surprise Examination by an independent accountant.
Custody – Third Party Money Transfers
Clients may provide us with a standing letter of authorization (or similar asset transfer
authorization) which allows us to disburse funds on behalf of clients to third parties. We ensure
the following conditions are in place when deemed to have custody via third party money
movement:
1. The client provides a Written Authorization to the custodian that includes all
appropriate information as to how the transfer should be directed;
2. The Written Authorization includes instruction to direct transfers to the third party
either on a specified schedule or from time to time;
3. Appropriate verification is performed by the custodian, along with a transfer of funds
notice to the client promptly after each transfer;
4. The client may terminate or change the instruction to the custodian;
5. We have no authority or ability to designate or change any information about the third
party contained in the instruction;
6. We maintain records showing that the third party is not a related party of the Firm or
located at the same address as the Firm; and
7. The custodian sends the client a written initial notice confirming the instruction and an
annual written confirmation thereafter.
Custody – Account Statements
Clients receive at least quarterly statements from the custodian that holds and maintains
client’s investment assets. Clients are urged to carefully review such statements and compare
such official custodial records to the reports that we provide. Our reports may vary from
custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting dates, or valuation
methodologies of certain securities.
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Item 16: Investment Discretion
We may accept limited power of attorney to act on a discretionary basis on behalf of clients. A
limited power of attorney allows us to execute trades on behalf of clients. When such limited
powers exist between the Firm and the client, we have the authority to determine, without
obtaining specific client consent, both the amount and type of securities to be bought to satisfy
client account objectives. We also have discretion over the Independent Managers to be hired
or fired.
If we have not been given discretionary authority, we consult with the client prior to each
trade.
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
Proxy Voting
We do not have any authority to and do not vote proxies on behalf of clients, nor do we make
any express or implied recommendation with respect to voting proxies. Clients retain the sole
responsibility for receiving and voting proxies that they receive directly from either their
custodian or transfer agents. Clients may contact us for information about proxy voting.
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Item 18: Financial Information
We have no financial commitments that impair our ability to meet contractual and fiduciary
commitments to clients and we have not been the subject of a bankruptcy proceeding.
We do not require prepayment of fees of both more than $1,200 per client, and more than six
months in advance; and therefore, we are not required to provide a balance sheet to clients.
We have not ever filed a bankruptcy petition.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Carr Financial Group Corporation
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
20 Park Ave
Suite #201
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 795 - 0264
www.carrfinancial.com
Richard M. Carr
July 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we”, “us”, “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Benjamin W. Cauley, Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner, at (508) 795 -0264
or ben@carrfinancial.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1967
Richard M. Carr
CRD #: 2079826
2022 to Present
Business Background:
Carr Financial Group
President and Investment Advisor Representative
2012 to 2022
LPL Financial LLC
Registered Representative
2012 to 2022
Private Advisor Group, LLC
Investment Advisor Representative
2017 to 2021
Lucey Advisory Group
Sole Proprietor
1993 to 2012
Richard Carr & Associates Financial Services
Registered Representative
Formal Education after High School:
The American College
Master of Financial Planning
Holy Cross University
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Professional Designations:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®)
Professional Certifications
Richard M. Carr maintains professional designations, which requires the following minimum
requirements:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Issued By
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Candidate must meet the following requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college
Prerequisites
or university, and
• 3 years of full-time personal financial planning experience
Candidate must complete a CFP®-board registered program, or hold
one of the following:
Education
Requirements
• CPA
• ChFC®
• Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®)
• CFA®
• Ph.D. in business or economics
• Doctor of Business Administration
• Attorney's License
CFP® Certification Examination
30 hours every 2 years
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
Issued By
Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®)
The American College of Financial Services
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
Prerequisites
• 3 years of full-time business experience within the five
years preceding the awarding of the designation
• A high school diploma or equivalent
6 core and 2 elective courses
Final proctored exam for each course
30 hours every 2 years, including one hour of ethics CE
Education
Requirements
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Richard M. Carr has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above.
Richard M. Carr is a licensed insurance agent through numerous insurance companies. In such a
capacity, he may offer insurance products and receive normal and customary commissions as a
result of such a purchase. This presents a conflict of interest to the extent that he recommends
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the purchase of an insurance product which results in a commission being paid to him as an
insurance agent.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Richard M. Carr does not receive any economic benefit outside of regular salaries or bonuses.
Item 6: Supervision
Richard M. Carr, President and Investment Advisor Representative and Benjamin W. Cauley,
Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner, supervises the person named in this Form ADV
Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement. Richard M. Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley
supervise this person by holding regular staff, investment, and other ad hoc meetings. In
addition, Richard M. Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley regularly review client reports, emails, and
trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Richard M.
Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley may be reached at (508) 795 - 0264.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Carr Financial Group Corporation
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
20 Park Ave
Suite #201
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 795 - 0264
www.carrfinancial.com
Christopher P. Carelli
July 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we”, “us”, “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Benjamin W. Cauley, Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner, at (508) 795 -0264
or ben@carrfinancial.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1970
Christopher P. Carelli
CRD #: 4778492
2022 to Present
Business Background:
Carr Financial Group
Investment Advisor Representative
2013 to 2022
LPL Financial LLC
Registered Representative
2013 to 2022
Private Advisor Group, LLC
Investment Advisor Representative
2005 to 2013
NYLIFE Securities
Agent
2005 to 2013
New York Life Insurance
Agent
Formal Education after High School:
Worcester State University
Bachelors in Business Administration
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Christopher P. Carelli has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary
disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above.
Christopher P. Carelli is a licensed insurance agent through numerous insurance companies. In
such a capacity, he may offer insurance products and receive normal and customary
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commissions as a result of such a purchase. This presents a conflict of interest to the extent
that he recommends the purchase of an insurance product which results in a commission being
paid to him as an insurance agent.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Christopher P. Carelli does not receive any economic benefit outside of regular salaries or
bonuses.
Item 6: Supervision
Richard M. Carr, President and Investment Advisor Representative and Benjamin W. Cauley,
Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner, supervises the person named in this Form ADV
Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement. Richard M. Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley
supervise this person by holding regular staff, investment, and other ad hoc meetings. In
addition, Richard M. Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley regularly review client reports, emails, and
trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Richard M.
Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley may be reached at (508) 795 - 0264.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Carr Financial Group Corporation
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
20 Park Ave
Suite #201
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 795 - 0264
www.carrfinancial.com
Benjamin W. Cauley
July 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we”, “us”, “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Benjamin W. Cauley, Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner, at (508) 795 -0264
or ben@carrfinancial.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1989
Benjamin W. Cauley
CRD#: 6590090
2022 to Present
Business Background:
Carr Financial Group
Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner
2016 to 2022
Private Advisor Group, LLC
Investment Advisor Representative
2015 to 2022
LPL Financial LLC
Registered Representative
2015 to 2015
The Hanover Insurance Group
Financial Analyst
2012 to 2015
Fidelity Investments
Accounting Analyst
Formal Education after High School:
Bentley University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Professional Designations:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Professional Certifications
Benjamin W. Cauley maintains a professional designation, which requires the following
minimum requirements:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Issued By
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college
Prerequisites
or university, and
• 3 years of full-time personal financial planning experience
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Candidate must complete a CFP®-board registered program, or hold
one of the following:
Education
Requirements
• CPA
• ChFC®
• Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®)
• CFA®
• Ph.D. in business or economics
• Doctor of Business Administration
• Attorney's License
CFP® Certification Examination
30 hours every 2 years
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Benjamin W. Cauley has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above.
Benjamin W. Cauley is a licensed insurance agent through numerous insurance companies. In
such a capacity, he may offer insurance products and receive normal and customary
commissions as a result of such a purchase. This presents a conflict of interest to the extent
that he recommends the purchase of an insurance product which results in a commission being
paid to him as an insurance agent.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Benjamin W. Cauley does not receive any economic benefit outside of regular salaries or
bonuses.
Item 6: Supervision
Richard M. Carr, President and Investment Advisor Representative and Benjamin W. Cauley,
Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner, supervises the person named in this Form ADV
Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement. Richard M. Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley
supervise this person by holding regular staff, investment, and other ad hoc meetings. In
addition, Richard M. Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley regularly review client reports, emails, and
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trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Richard M.
Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley may be reached at (508) 795 - 0264.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Carr Financial Group Corporation
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
20 Park Ave
Suite #201
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 795 - 0264
www.carrfinancial.com
Andrea L. Lucey
July 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we”, “us”, “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Benjamin W. Cauley, Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner, at (508) 795 -0264
or ben@carrfinancial.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1982
Andrea L. Lucey
CRD #: 4828297
2004 to Present
Business Background:
Carr Financial Group
Financial Planning Coordinator
Formal Education after High School:
Bentley University
Master of Finance
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science in Business
Professional Designations:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®)
Professional Certifications
Andrea L. Lucey maintains professional designations, which requires the following minimum
requirements:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Issued By
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college
Prerequisites
or university, and
• 3 years of full-time personal financial planning experience
Candidate must complete a CFP®-board registered program, or hold
one of the following:
Education
Requirements
• CPA
• ChFC®
• Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®)
• CFA®
• Ph.D. in business or economics
• Doctor of Business Administration
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• Attorney's License
CFP® Certification Examination
30 hours every 2 years
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
Issued By
Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®)
The American College of Financial Services
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
Prerequisites
• 3 years of full-time business experience within the five
years preceding the awarding of the designation
• A high school diploma or equivalent
6 core and 2 elective courses
Final proctored exam for each course
30 hours every 2 years, including one hour of ethics CE
Education
Requirements
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Andrea L. Lucey has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above.
Andrea L. Lucey is a licensed insurance agent through numerous insurance companies. In such a
capacity, she may offer insurance products and receive normal and customary commissions as a
result of such a purchase. This presents a conflict of interest to the extent that she recommends
the purchase of an insurance product which results in a commission being paid to her as an
insurance agent.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Andrea L. Lucey does not receive any economic benefit outside of regular salaries or bonuses.
Item 6: Supervision
Richard M. Carr, President and Investment Advisor Representative and Benjamin W. Cauley,
Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner, supervise the person named in this Form ADV
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Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement. Richard M. Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley
supervise this person by holding regular staff, investment, and other ad hoc meetings. In
addition, Richard M. Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley regularly review client reports, emails, and
trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Richard M.
Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley may be reached at (508) 795 - 0264.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Carr Financial Group Corporation
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
20 Park Ave
Suite #201
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 795 - 0264
www.carrfinancial.com
Spencer M. Lyons
July 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we”, “us”, “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Benjamin W. Cauley, Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner, at (508) 795 -0264
or ben@carrfinancial.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 1993
Spencer M. Lyons
CRD #: 6734715
2021 to Present
Business Background:
Carr Financial Group
Financial Planner
Formal Education after High School:
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Finance
Fairfield University
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Professional Designations:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®)
Professional Certifications
Spencer M. Lyons maintains professional designations, which requires the following minimum
requirements:
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Issued By
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or
Prerequisites
university, and
• 3 years of full-time personal financial planning experience
Candidate must complete a CFP®-board registered program, or hold
one of the following:
Education
Requirements
CPA
ChFC®
Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®)
CFA®
Ph.D. in business or economics
Doctor of Business Administration
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•
•
•
•
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Attorney's License
•
CFP® Certification Examination
30 hours every 2 years
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®)
Issued By
The American College
Candidate must meet the following requirements:
Prerequisites
• 3 years of full-time business experience within the five years
preceding the awarding of the designation
6 core and 2 elective courses
Final proctored exam for each course
30 CE credits every 2 years
Education
Requirements
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®)
College for Financial Planning
None
Candidate must complete the online instructor led or self-study
course
Final designation exam (online, timed)
16 hours every 2 years
Issued By
Prerequisites
Education
Requirements
Exam Type
Continuing Education
Requirements
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Spencer M. Lyons has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above.
Spencer M. Lyons does not have any outside business activities.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Spencer M. Lyons does not receive any economic benefit outside of regular salaries or bonuses.
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Item 6: Supervision
Richard M. Carr, President and Investment Advisor Representative and Benjamin W. Cauley,
Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner, supervises the person named in this Form ADV
Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement. Richard M. Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley
supervise this person by holding regular staff, investment, and other ad hoc meetings. In
addition, Richard M. Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley regularly review client reports, emails, and
trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Richard M.
Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley may be reached at (508) 795 - 0264.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
Carr Financial Group Corporation
Form ADV Part 2B
Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement
20 Park Ave
Suite #201
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 795 - 0264
www.carrfinancial.com
Leah H. Michalowski
March 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about the Firm’s (“we”, “us”, “our”) employees
that supplements our Brochure. You should have received a copy of that Brochure. Please
contact Benjamin W. Cauley, Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner, at (508) 795 -0264
or ben@carrfinancial.com if you did not receive our Brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this Supplement.
Additional information about our employee(s) referenced above is also available on the SEC’s
website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may search this site using a unique identifying
number, known as a CRD number for each employee.
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Item 2: Educational Background and Business Experience
We generally require that employees involved in making investment decisions and providing
investment advice have a college degree and/or significant experience in the investment
management or financial services industries.
Born 2003
Leah H. Michalowski
CRD #: 8029839
2025 to Present
Business Background:
Carr Financial Group
Financial Advisor
2023 to 2024
Carr Financial Group
Intern
Formal Education after High School:
Stonehill College
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Item 3: Disciplinary Information
Leah H. Michalowski has not been involved in any activities resulting in a disciplinary disclosure.
Item 4: Other Business Activities
Disclosure on Outside Business Activities is provided in Form ADV Part 2A Item 10 – Other
Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations above.
Leah H. Michalowski does not have any outside business activities.
Item 5: Additional Compensation
Leah H. Michalowski does not receive any economic benefit outside of regular salaries or
bonuses.
Item 6: Supervision
Richard M. Carr, President and Investment Advisor Representative and Benjamin W. Cauley,
Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner, supervises the person named in this Form ADV
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Part 2B Investment Adviser Brochure Supplement. Richard M. Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley
supervise this person by holding regular staff, investment, and other ad hoc meetings. In
addition, Richard M. Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley regularly review client reports, emails, and
trading, as well as employees’ personal securities transaction and holdings reports. Richard M.
Carr and Benjamin W. Cauley may be reached at (508) 795 - 0264.
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