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Karen C. Cole

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CRD#: 1208070
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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 Ciszewski Cole MS., who also goes by Karen Ann Ciszewski, was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Karen had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Karen Ann Ciszewski

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

April 3, 2014 - November 3, 2017

IPSWICH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC

RIA
CRD#: 106625
IPSWICH, MA
Past

May 3, 2006 - April 7, 2008

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

May 17, 2002 - October 6, 2003

FREEDOM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119780
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 6, 2001 - May 16, 2002

FREEDOM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP

RIA
CRD#: 104717
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 28, 1997 - November 30, 2000

FREEDOM DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 19434
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 8, 1991 - February 25, 1997

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

September 24, 1985 - September 21, 1990

WESTON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15743
WELLESLEY, MA
Past

February 3, 1984 - January 25, 1985

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

November 22, 1983 - December 5, 1983

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059

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".
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IPSWICH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC
IPSWICH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC | IPSWICH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 106625 / SEC#: 801-26465

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/1986 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/10/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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IPSWICH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC
IPSWICH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC | IPSWICH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 106625 / SEC#: 801-26465

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/1986 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
138 Conant Street, Suite 201, Beverly, MA 01915
Mailing Address
Phone number
(978) 356-6333
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A MARCH 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts539
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 695,620,092

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/13/2025
Cover Page
10/23/2024
05/12/2023

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Company Information


IPSWICH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC

CRD#: 106625

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