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Karen H. Sarno

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CRD#: 1430003
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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 Hilton Sarno, who also goes by Karen Y Hilton, Karen Hilton Schwartz, was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. Karen had worked at 6 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Karen Y Hilton | Karen Hilton Schwartz

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

December 19, 2000 - March 6, 2018

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL
Past

May 26, 1998 - December 31, 1998

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 3, 1997 - February 14, 1997

CAMDEN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18305
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 21, 1994 - December 31, 1994

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

June 3, 1991 - March 17, 1992

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 15, 1991 - June 21, 1991

FLORIDA CAPITAL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15774
HEATHROW, FL
Past

May 22, 1990 - April 9, 1991

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 3/6/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES | RAYMOND JAMES ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 6694 / SEC#: , 8-17983

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 09/12/1973
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.OWNER
BARKO, SHAWN JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2690394
CURTIS, SCOTTDIRECTOR1707935
ELWYN, TASHTEGO SPRINGDIRECTOR2319098
GEIS, WILLIAM CHRISTIANDIRECTOR2171250
GRIGAS CALIGIURI, KARAPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP2146027
KRUCHTEN, STEPHEN EDWARDDIRECTOR1645287
REID, SHANNON BELVEALPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR4815189
RUST, KEITH GPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5915636
SANTELLI, JONATHANGENERAL COUNSEL6306997

Disclosures


Regulatory Event128
Arbitration76

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Company Information


RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

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