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Karen Y. Kopatz
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CRD#: 1248496
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Professional summary
Karen Yvonne Kopatz was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.
Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Prior to being barred, Karen had worked at 3 firms, which includes RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES INC., MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY LLC, UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC..
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Karen Y Kopatz
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
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NoneExperience
Past
February 13, 2013 - August 30, 2018
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 705
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past
April 26, 1993 - February 13, 2013
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4161
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past
September 20, 1988 - April 29, 1993
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ALEX. BROWN | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | RAYMOND JAMES CONSULTING SERVICES | RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. | PUBLIC FINANCE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES GROUP | INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY SOLUTIONS | ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES
CRD#: 705 / SEC#: 801-10418, 8-10999
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/19/1974 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 7/17/1995
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)Current Firm
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ALEX. BROWN | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | RAYMOND JAMES CONSULTING SERVICES | RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. | PUBLIC FINANCE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES GROUP | INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY SOLUTIONS | ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES
CRD#: 705 / SEC#: 801-10418, 8-10999
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/19/1974 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Mailing Address
880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Phone number
(727) 567-1000
Established
Florida since 02/19/1969
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
13,966
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC. | HOLDING COMPANY | |
| AULETTA, SUZANNE ELIZABETH | DIRECTOR | 1418817 |
| BARKO, SHAWN JOSEPH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2690394 |
| BUNN, JAMES EDWARD | DIRECTOR | 3130320 |
| CAMPAGNOLI, VINCENT JOHN | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 1421076 |
| CURTIS, SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1707935 |
| DELEON, ALLYSSA NICOLE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP | 6902665 |
| ELWYN, TASHTEGO SPRING | PRESIDENT - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DIRECTOR | 2319098 |
| MARTIN, PHILIP ROGER | RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2613565 |
| RUST, KEITH G | DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 5915636 |
| SANTELLI, JONATHAN | GENERAL COUNSEL / SECRETARY | 6306997 |
| SICKLING, JAMES PHILIP | DIRECTOR | 1240810 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,070,028 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 433,814,330,581 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 181 |
| Arbitration | 72 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2025 | ||
| 08/21/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2023 |
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