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Karen M. Valdez

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46282
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CRD#: 1533647
KV

Professional summary

Karen M Valdez, who also goes by Karen M Tapper, Karen Michelle Valdez, is a registered financial professional currently at ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC. located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Karen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Karen has worked at 6 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Karen M Tapper | Karen Michelle Valdez

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 2, 2023 - Present

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: One American Square, Indianapolis, IN 46282
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

March 1, 2019 - November 19, 2021

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 173962
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 8, 2008 - March 15, 2017

EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 100460
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

August 28, 2003 - December 20, 2007

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Past

February 1, 1995 - August 10, 2001

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 18, 1990 - February 1, 1995

KEMPER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 798
Past

October 3, 1988 - March 22, 1989

KEMPER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 798

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
AUL EQUITY SALES CORP. | ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 4173 / SEC#: 801-56819, 8-15009

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/13/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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: 3/15/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 9/2/1988
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
AUL EQUITY SALES CORP. | ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 4173 / SEC#: 801-56819, 8-15009

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/13/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
One American Square, Indianapolis, IN 46282
Mailing Address
One American Square P.o. Box 1984, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1984
Phone number
(317) 285-1877
Established
Indiana since 06/04/1969
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
326

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (3/31/2025)
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES FORM ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPARENT
BICKEL, KORY LLOYDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5424722
CAYETANO, NICHOLAS ADAMAML OFFICER7237505
FLEETWOOD, MATTHEW THOMASCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/PRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR4109266
HARTLEY, BRYAN KEITHFINOP5664171
HOYLE, JASON ANDREWDIRECTOR6027238
JUNKER, DAVID ADIRECTOR2442538
LIONBERGER, TAYLOR WSALES DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR5931321
MCGOFF, SEAN PATRICKCHIEF COUNSEL & SECRETARY5801826
SANDELSKI, DENNIS JOSEPHAVP, TAX7244469
SMILEY, ERIC DAVIDVP, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS2978413
SNYDER, DANIEL RTREASURER7318687
WEYER, SHAUN CHRISTOPHERSALES DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR4607359
YANG, CHUANMINGCHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER7527042

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,118
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 299,940,768

Disclosures

Regulatory Event6

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Company Information

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 4173Indianapolis, IN 46282

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