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Kelly L. Straub

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CRD#: 1122041
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Professional summary


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Kelly Lee Straub, CFP®, who also goes by Kelly L Straub, was a registered financial professional .

Kelly is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Kelly had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Retirement Income Management
Investment Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
250K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Kelly L Straub

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) Merit Financial Group, LLC DBA Merit Financial Advisors. Investment Related. At Registered location. RIA. Investment Advisor. 07/2024. Hrs/month 160 all during trading hours. Service clients 2) Fixed Insurance. Investment Related. At registered location. Fixed/Traditional Insurance. Agent. 07/2024. Hrs/month 1all during trading hours. Provide insurance advice based on the needs of client(s). 3) Sharp Advisors, Inc. Investment Related. At registered location. DBA pertaining to RIA. IAR. 12/2014. Hrs/month 140 all during trading hours. DBA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

August 16, 2024 - July 3, 2025

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Raleigh, NC
Past

March 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 6, 2010 - July 3, 2025

MERIT FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 142457
Boca Raton, FL
Past

December 6, 2010 - August 16, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 17, 2002 - December 10, 2010

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 13, 2002 - December 10, 2010

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 31, 2001 - December 17, 2002

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 29, 1998 - December 17, 2002

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 25, 1998 - December 17, 2002

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 24, 1997 - June 1, 1998

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 11, 1989 - June 13, 1997

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
Past

October 11, 1989 - June 13, 1997

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
Past

January 22, 1988 - October 18, 1989

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

May 4, 1987 - January 11, 1988

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

September 16, 1985 - July 18, 1987

LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10293
Past

September 16, 1985 - June 13, 1997

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

September 16, 1985 - June 13, 1997

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 18, 1985 - January 22, 1988

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/14/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/20/1993
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


PK
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS | SARATOGA 21ST, LTD. | PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35747 / SEC#: , 8-46844

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Mailing Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Phone number
(518) 436-3536
Established
New York since 12/16/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PKS HOLDINGS, LLCHOLDING CO.
BOHLEY, TRACEY LEACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4826937
FLOUTON, KATHERINE MARIEPRESIDENT4405001
KVAM, PETER DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4301918
MOTTA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNCOO2741133
PURCELL, JOHN PETERC.E.O.1664678

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration2

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Company Information


PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

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