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Thomas Kelly

Kelly Investment Management · Carlsbad, California

Thomas Kelly is a fee-only financial advisor at Kelly Investment Management in Carlsbad, California, who holds the CFP credential. Thomas charges a one-time planning fee (one-time plans from $249) and focuses on student loans and retirement planning.

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FirmKelly Investment Management
Based in Carlsbad, California
Fee modelOne-time planning fee
Fees (firm's website)One-time plans from $249
Assets under management$571K across 8 accounts
CredentialsCFP
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in CA, NC · CRD 6432291
Exams passedSeries 63 (2017) · Series 65 (2017)
Firm size1 employee
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.investwithkim.com

How Thomas's firm compares

  • A one-time plan starts at $249, below the California median of $2,500 for fee-only firms that publish prices.
  • Kelly Investment Management's average account is about $71,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 8 accounts).

What fee-only advisors charge in California

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Questions about Thomas

Is Thomas Kelly a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Thomas holds no broker registration, and Kelly Investment Management reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does Thomas charge for financial advice?

Thomas charges a one-time planning fee.

How much does Thomas charge?

According to Kelly Investment Management's website, checked October 30, 2026: one-time plans from $249.

Where is Thomas Kelly based?

Thomas Kelly is based in Carlsbad, California.

What does Thomas specialize in?

Thomas's specialties include student loans and retirement planning.

What credentials does Thomas Kelly hold?

Thomas Kelly holds the CFP credential.

Is Thomas Kelly registered with the SEC?

Yes. Thomas Kelly is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA and NC (CRD 6432291), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Kelly Investment Management manage?

Kelly Investment Management reports $571K across 8 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Thomas Kelly?

Through Thomas's website, www.investwithkim.com.

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