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Karen E. Sykes

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CRD#: 1625901
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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 Eve Sykes, who also goes by Karen Walsdorf, Karen Wendt, was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Karen had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Karen Walsdorf | Karen Wendt

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

March 27, 2015 - June 1, 2015

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION

RIA
CRD#: 163953
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Past

January 2, 2009 - December 31, 2010

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Past

January 2, 2009 - October 10, 2014

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Past

February 15, 2005 - December 31, 2008

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36451
RENTON, WA
Past

August 1, 2000 - February 15, 2005

PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 27107
ELGIN, IL
Past

March 2, 1987 - August 1, 2000

INVESTORS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4257
ELGIN, IL

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/12/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SA
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION

CRD#: 163953 / SEC#:

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Lake Oswego, OR
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Company Information


SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION

CRD#: 163953

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