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Karen L. Stepanski
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
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CRD#: 1720909
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Professional summary
Karen Lee Stepanski, CFP®, who also goes by Karen Lee Rittel, Karen Stepanski, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Karen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Karen Lee Rittel | Karen Stepanski
Other business activities
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THIRD STREET LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; TEMPE AZ; HOLD REAL ESTATE FOR SERVICE & SALES; 14% OWNERSHIP; START DATE 1994; 0 HRS MONTH; 0 HRS DURING TRADING; DUTIES - NONE.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2003
Experience
Current
April 19, 2016 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #2: 14648 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 175, Scottsdale, AZ 85254RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Current
March 13, 2015 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: 14648 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 175, Scottsdale, AZ 85254RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Scottsdale, AZ
Past
January 1, 2008 - March 20, 2015
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
September 8, 1988 - January 3, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
June 30, 1988 - September 27, 1988
AMERICAN NATIONAL EQUITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15899
Past
August 20, 1987 - February 1, 1988
LAWSON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 15261
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".
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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
Alabama(8/15/2023)
RR
Alaska(8/15/2023)
RR
Arizona(3/13/2015)
IAR
Arizona(4/19/2016)
RR
Arkansas(3/16/2023)
RR
California(2/3/2016)
RR
Colorado(3/13/2015)
RR
Connecticut(3/16/2023)
RR
Florida(3/13/2015)
IAR
Florida(5/14/2018)
RR
Georgia(3/16/2023)
RR
Idaho(3/16/2023)
RR
Illinois(7/8/2019)
RR
Indiana(9/5/2017)
RR
Iowa(3/13/2015)
RR
Kansas(3/13/2015)
RR
Kentucky(3/16/2023)
RR
Louisiana(3/16/2023)
RR
Maine(8/15/2023)
RR
Maryland(3/16/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(3/16/2023)
RR
Michigan(12/15/2021)
RR
Minnesota(3/13/2015)
RR
Missouri(3/16/2023)
RR
Montana(3/13/2015)
RR
Nebraska(7/27/2017)
RR
Nevada(5/4/2016)
RR
New Jersey(3/16/2023)
RR
New Mexico(3/13/2015)
RR
New York(3/16/2023)
RR
North Carolina(3/13/2015)
RR
North Dakota(3/13/2015)
RR
Ohio(3/13/2015)
RR
Oklahoma(3/16/2023)
RR
Oregon(8/15/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/13/2015)
RR
South Carolina(10/11/2016)
RR
South Dakota(8/15/2023)
RR
Tennessee(10/28/2021)
RR
Texas(3/13/2015)
IAR
Texas(5/31/2017)
RR
Utah(3/16/2023)
RR
Virgin Islands(3/16/2023)
RR
Virginia(3/16/2023)
RR
Washington(3/13/2015)
RR
Wisconsin(7/18/2017)
RR
Wyoming(3/13/2015)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5391
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 672, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone number
(414) 765-3500
Established
Wisconsin since 12/29/1919
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,175
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BAIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BOOTH, STEVEN GREGORY | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2147388 |
| DAHLBERG, ERIK CHARLES | DIRECTOR | 1650544 |
| GRAVERSON, CHRISTA LYNN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4912961 |
| LAWTON, PATRICK STEVEN | DIRECTOR | 1007318 |
| MAXWELL, TERRANCE PATRICK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1463158 |
| PALMER, ANGELA MARIE | REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR CCO | 4915568 |
| SCHROEDER, MICHAEL JOHN | DIRECTOR | 1483012 |
| SCHULTZ, PAUL LEE | GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY | 1965163 |
| STANEK, MARY ELLEN | DIRECTOR | 2006493 |
| THUROW, LAURA K | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3193702 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 350,776 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 342,142,869,924 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 43 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 11/15/2023 |
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