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Karen Godfrey
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BOHEMIA, NY 11716
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CRD#: 1320191
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Professional summary
Karen Godfrey, who also goes by Karen Godfrey Chadwick, Karen Chadwick, Karen Fay Naish, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Bohemia, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Bohemia, New York.
Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Karen has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Karen Godfrey Chadwick | Karen Chadwick | Karen Fay Naish
Other business activities
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1) McCrain Group~'NIR'~1461 Lakeland Ave, Ste 20~Bohemia~NY~11716~Other~Other~2/1/2007~150hrs~150hrs~Operational/Marketing Name Only| 2) S&P FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: Affiliate NATURE: We offer clients investment management, retirement planning, succession business planning, estate planning and overall financial planning through S&P Financial INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 09/30/2024 ADDRESS: 80 Orville Dr.,, Ste 100, Bohemia NY 11716, United States DESCRIPTION: Manage and Review investment portfolios, manage client relationships & monitor, portfolio models and rebalancing financial planning, retirement planning, succession business planning and estate and income tax planning. 3)AVANTAX INSURANCE AGENCY AND/OR AVANTAX INSURANCE SERVICES POSITION: Agent NATURE: Avantax Insurance Entities for selling Avantax approved Insurance products. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 04/27/2007 ADDRESS: 194 Main Street, East Setauket NY 11733, United States DESCRIPTION: Offer and sale of insurance products through Avantax Insurance Entities that are approved through Avantax featured partners.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 3880 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 202, Bohemia, NY 11716RIA
CRD#: 105644
BOHEMIA, NY
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 80 Orville Drive Suite 100, Bohemia, NY 11716BD
CRD#: 13572
Bohemia, NY
Past
August 26, 2021 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
Bohemia, NY
Past
January 9, 2007 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Bohemia, NY
Past
January 5, 2006 - January 11, 2007
AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18487
SMITHTOWN, NY
Past
March 26, 2004 - October 25, 2005
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
May 16, 2003 - July 14, 2003
WESTCO INVESTMENT CORP.
BD
CRD#: 20744
LYNBROOK, NY
Past
July 16, 2002 - February 10, 2003
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past
May 26, 1999 - December 31, 2000
WADDELL & REED
BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Florida(9/5/2025)
RR
Kentucky(9/5/2025)
RR
New York(9/5/2025)
IAR
New York(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Bohemia, NY 11716TRUST BUT VERIFY
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