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Karen Y. Geiger

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CRD#: 1456604
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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 Yvonne Geiger, who also goes by Karen Yvonne Bowman, Karen Yvonne Tanaska, was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Karen had worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Karen Yvonne Bowman | Karen Yvonne Tanaska

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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None

Experience


Past

June 28, 2017 - December 31, 2019

CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146384
Akron, OH
Past

June 23, 2017 - June 8, 2023

CAPE SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 7072
MCDONOUGH, GA
Past

October 15, 2013 - June 7, 2017

WALL STREET STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31268
Akron, OH
Past

April 9, 2012 - August 6, 2013

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 156480
AKRON, OH
Past

January 9, 2012 - June 22, 2017

ADVANCED STRATEGIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 121343
HURON, OH
Past

January 6, 2009 - January 4, 2012

REGAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123842
GLENVIEW, IL
Past

January 2, 2009 - January 4, 2012

REGAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7297
AKRON, OH
Past

December 12, 2006 - December 31, 2008

USA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 122082
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

December 7, 2006 - December 31, 2008

USA ADVANCED PLANNERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 131282
AKRON, OH
Past

August 1, 2003 - December 7, 2006

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5979
FAIRLAWN, OH
Past

April 2, 2003 - December 7, 2006

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
FAIRLAWN, OH
Past

July 20, 1999 - April 1, 2003

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 14, 1999 - July 21, 1999

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

November 14, 1996 - May 14, 1999

KEY INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 15873
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

August 17, 1994 - November 4, 1996

FIRSTMERIT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35057
AKRON, OH
Past

March 18, 1988 - August 16, 1994

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
Past

February 9, 1988 - April 18, 1988

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
Past

November 26, 1986 - August 16, 1994

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past

May 29, 1986 - December 9, 1986

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

March 31, 1986 - December 17, 1986

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
Past

February 19, 1986 - March 24, 1986

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CI
CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.
ACCG | US VETWEALTH | TRINITY STREET FINANCIAL | THE MILESTONE CENTER | TANNER INVESTMENT GROUP | SKYVIEW WEALTH | SEQUOIA ADVISORY SERVICES | SARASOTA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | S. ENOCHS INVESTMENTS LLC | ROBERTS FINANCIAL PARTNERS GROUP | RIA MATCH | RETIREMENT AND WEALTH STRATEGIES | RETIRE BY DESIGN | PARADIGM FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | MD PLANNING GROUP | MARCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEEPING YOU RETIRED AKA ADVANCED FINANCIAL SERVICES | KEEGAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JACOBS WEALTH PLANNING, INC. | INVESTMENT FIDUCIARY PLANNERS, LLC | HERITAGE PLANNING GROUP P.C. | GPDIETZ FINANCIAL | GLACIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GEBA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL NSIGHTS INC | DEES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CAPITAL CHOICE ADVISORS | CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC. | BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | BARBER LACKEY FINANCIAL GROUP | BABB FINANCIAL GROUP | APEX CAPITAL ADVISING LLC | AMERICAN GLOBAL ADVISORY SERVICES | ADVANTAGE ADVISORY GROUP

CRD#: 146384 / SEC#: 801-71349

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2010 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/25/2010 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/29/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CI
CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.
ACCG | US VETWEALTH | TRINITY STREET FINANCIAL | THE MILESTONE CENTER | TANNER INVESTMENT GROUP | SKYVIEW WEALTH | SEQUOIA ADVISORY SERVICES | SARASOTA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | S. ENOCHS INVESTMENTS LLC | ROBERTS FINANCIAL PARTNERS GROUP | RIA MATCH | RETIREMENT AND WEALTH STRATEGIES | RETIRE BY DESIGN | PARADIGM FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | MD PLANNING GROUP | MARCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEEPING YOU RETIRED AKA ADVANCED FINANCIAL SERVICES | KEEGAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JACOBS WEALTH PLANNING, INC. | INVESTMENT FIDUCIARY PLANNERS, LLC | HERITAGE PLANNING GROUP P.C. | GPDIETZ FINANCIAL | GLACIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GEBA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL NSIGHTS INC | DEES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CAPITAL CHOICE ADVISORS | CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC. | BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | BARBER LACKEY FINANCIAL GROUP | BABB FINANCIAL GROUP | APEX CAPITAL ADVISING LLC | AMERICAN GLOBAL ADVISORY SERVICES | ADVANTAGE ADVISORY GROUP

CRD#: 146384 / SEC#: 801-71349

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2010 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/25/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Mcdonough, GA 30253
Mailing Address
Phone number
(678) 583-1120
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
140

SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY WRAP BROCHURE (3/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,769
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 402,413,992

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Company Information


CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 146384

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