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Karen S. Cunningham

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
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CRD#: 1134960
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Professional summary


Karen Shaw Cunningham, who also goes by Karen Conley Shaw, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Karen has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Karen Conley Shaw

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.
Business Name: Oklahoma Financial Center, Inc Investment Related: Yes Address: 12436 St. Andrews Drive Oklahoma City OK 73120 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name Position, Title or Relationship: president, employee Start Date: 9/1/1987 Hours per month: 91% - 100% (145 - 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 81% - 90% (113 - 126 hours) Duties: manager, financial planner, president. Business Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Investment Related: Yes Address: 1250 Capital of Texas Highway, Building 2 Suite 125 Austin TX 78746 Nature of Business: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hours per month: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Duties: Investment advisory services Business Name: First Peter Four Ten, LLC Investment Related: No Address: 5900 Mosteller Drive #142 Oklahoma city OK 73120 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: managing member Start Date: 1/1/1998 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: receiving rental income, renewing lease. Business Name: Faithful Provision, LLC Investment Related: No Address: 3616 Harden Blvd Lakeland FL 33803 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: managing member of the LLC. Start Date: 7/1/2015 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: passive investor only. Business Name: First National Bank of Oklahoma Investment Related: No Address: 5101 N Western OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73118 Nature of Business: Board Position (Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, etc.) Position, Title or Relationship: board member Start Date: 4/1/2019 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: attend two social meetings per year. Business Name: Trinity Financial Services Investment Related: No Address: 12436 St. Andrews Drive Oklahoma City OK 73120 Nature of Business: Other Back Office Operations; TPA Position, Title or Relationship: manager Start Date: 9/1/1987 Hours per month: 11% - 20% (17 - 32 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 11% - 20% (15 - 28 hours) Duties: oversight of employees of the firm and ongoing due diligence Business Name: CH EQUINE INVESTMENTS LLC POSITION: Member NATURE: Equine activity INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/20/2024 ADDRESS: 5900 mosteller drive, 142, oklahoma city OK 73112, United States DESCRIPTION: Limited. Some capital contribution.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 25, 2016 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 12436 St. Andrews Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73120
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Oklahoma City, OK
Current

August 8, 2001 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 12436 St. Andrews Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73120
BD
CRD#: 42046
Oklahoma City, OK
Past

August 22, 2001 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 11, 1989 - August 9, 2001

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

March 31, 1989 - October 17, 1989

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 23, 1987 - March 31, 1989

LOWRY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7291
Past

August 29, 1986 - July 1, 1987

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
Past

July 3, 1986 - September 3, 1986

CONSECO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 629
Past

February 28, 1985 - July 3, 1986

SOUTHWESTERN MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 3461
Past

May 26, 1983 - February 6, 1985

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(11/18/2020)
RR
Arkansas
(9/25/2008)
RR
Colorado
(11/5/2020)
RR
Florida
(5/13/2013)
RR
Georgia
(9/22/2010)
RR
Idaho
(1/19/2010)
RR
Illinois
(11/3/2015)
RR
Kansas
(4/6/2010)
RR
Louisiana
(10/27/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(4/11/2025)
RR
Missouri
(8/8/2001)
RR
Montana
(10/26/2015)
RR
New Mexico
(7/19/2011)
RR
New York
(10/28/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(5/28/2020)
RR
Ohio
(10/16/2013)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/8/2001)
IAR
Oklahoma
(4/25/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/28/2019)
RR
Texas
(11/27/2001)
IAR
Texas
(7/27/2023)
RR
Virginia
(8/16/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/16/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KA
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,299

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
10/20/2023
12/21/2022

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Oklahoma City, OK 73120

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