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Karen G. Harting

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CRD#: 1239527
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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 Girard Harting, who also goes by Karen Lynn Girard, was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Karen had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 8, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Karen Lynn Girard

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

July 2, 2019 - September 3, 2025

FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 169613
Mansfield, MA
Past

May 18, 2007 - April 15, 2009

CLARENDON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7395
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

July 12, 2005 - August 23, 2010

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

May 12, 2003 - July 18, 2003

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 19, 2001 - November 12, 2001

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 18, 1998 - October 10, 2002

SCUDDER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41692
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 6, 1998 - October 19, 2001

DEAM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 754
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 7, 1996 - June 26, 1998

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 25, 1990 - December 31, 1991

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 25, 1990 - June 26, 1998

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
Past

July 17, 1989 - September 24, 1990

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6848
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

November 15, 1985 - June 26, 1998

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

March 23, 1984 - November 8, 1985

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041

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".
FW
FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
FAMILY WEALTH LEGACY ADVISORS | GINGER ADVISORS, LLC | FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 169613 / SEC#: 801-110467

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/17/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 2/6/1986
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FW
FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
FAMILY WEALTH LEGACY ADVISORS | GINGER ADVISORS, LLC | FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 169613 / SEC#: 801-110467

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 N. Lasalle Street Suite 2225, Chicago, IL 60602
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 667-1750
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
50

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,309
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,240,902,908

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/29/2025
Cover Page
05/28/2024

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Company Information


FOURSTAR WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 169613

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