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Karen A. Mcnamara

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CRD#: 1185283
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Karen Ann Mcnamara was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Karen had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 17, 2010 - January 3, 2013

GILFORD FINANCIAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 126593
WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY
Past

October 8, 2010 - January 3, 2013

GILFORD SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8076
WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY
Past

May 8, 2003 - May 13, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
SOUTHAMPTON, NY
Past

April 25, 2001 - October 3, 2002

AUERBACH GRAYSON & COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 30761
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 22, 1995 - November 4, 1999

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6579
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 31, 1989 - January 12, 1995

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 19, 1986 - March 10, 1988

KLEINWORT BENSON NORTH AMERICA INC.

BD
CRD#: 5087
Past

September 21, 1983 - November 3, 1986

CIBC WOOD GUNDY SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 3801

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/21/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/11/1994
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/24/1996
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


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GILFORD FINANCIAL CORP.
GILFORD FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 126593 / SEC#: 801-68766

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Contact information


Main Address
750 Third Ave 9 Th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Mailing Address
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# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV (3/31/2015)

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Company Information


GILFORD FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 126593

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