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Karen A. Decoud

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CRD#: 1239801
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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 Decoud, CFP®, who also goes by Karen Peevy Celestin, Karen Celestin, Karen Peevy Decoud, Karen Decoud, was a registered financial professional .

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

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Karen Peevy Celestin | Karen Celestin | Karen Peevy Decoud | Karen Decoud

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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CFP®

Experience


Past

December 7, 2021 - April 7, 2025

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 7, 2013 - November 30, 2021

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
IRVINE, CA
Past

April 22, 2002 - July 12, 2013

MMC SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 103846
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

April 4, 2002 - July 12, 2013

MMC SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103846
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 18, 1996 - March 8, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 31, 1995 - October 6, 1995

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 14, 1990 - January 31, 1995

TRANSAMERICA FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3554
HOUSTON, TX
Past

November 19, 1989 - December 20, 1989

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

March 22, 1984 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403

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: 10/14/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


JH
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC
JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC | MANULIFE FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | MANEQUITY, INC.

CRD#: 5249 / SEC#: , 8-15826

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


Main Address
200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
Mailing Address
200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
Phone number
(617) 663-3021
Established
Delaware since 08/01/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.)OWNER
BOGLE, JAMES WILLIAMPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL7344902
HARTIGAN, ROBERT JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2931786
LANNIGAN, TRACY KANEVICE PRESIDENT & CORPORATE SECRETARY6944688
SILVA, ANTHONY ALEXDIRECTOR7755954
TANKERSLEY, GARY LYNNPRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2637199
WALKER, CHRISTOPHER MICHAELVICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENTS & DIRECTOR4302554

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration3

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Company Information


JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 5249

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