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Karen E. Galano

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CRD#: 1753950
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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 Elizabeth Galano, who also goes by Karen Elizabeth Balseiro, was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Karen had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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No

Aliases

Karen Elizabeth Balseiro

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.

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Experience

Past

April 1, 2019 - January 7, 2022

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 8361
WESTPORT, CT
Past

February 3, 2017 - April 3, 2019

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15007
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 4, 2001 - January 3, 2017

SEIDEL & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 42821
Jackson, NJ
Past

March 3, 1995 - October 31, 2000

HAPOALIM SECURITIES USA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 266
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 25, 1988 - November 4, 1993

DUNHILL SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17588

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | VAN PELT & COMPANY | THE A.I.D. GROUP | SHILLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SES GROUP | PINZKER & ASSOCIATES | NTS BEARING | LUNDBLADE FINANCIAL GROUP | LOWELL NEWMAN | KS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC | INTUIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EURO PACIFIC CAPITAL, INC. | EPC ADVISORS GROUP, A DIV. OF A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | EPC ADVISORS GROUP | BOATMAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PLLC | ALLIANCE GLOBAL PLANNING | AGP FINANCIAL DISTRICT | ABC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS CORP. | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL | A.G.P.

CRD#: 8361 / SEC#: 801-70276, 8-25132

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/30/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/21/1988
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 1/7/2014
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/1/2002
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | VAN PELT & COMPANY | THE A.I.D. GROUP | SHILLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SES GROUP | PINZKER & ASSOCIATES | NTS BEARING | LUNDBLADE FINANCIAL GROUP | LOWELL NEWMAN | KS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC | INTUIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EURO PACIFIC CAPITAL, INC. | EPC ADVISORS GROUP, A DIV. OF A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | EPC ADVISORS GROUP | BOATMAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PLLC | ALLIANCE GLOBAL PLANNING | AGP FINANCIAL DISTRICT | ABC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS CORP. | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL | A.G.P.

CRD#: 8361 / SEC#: 801-70276, 8-25132

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
88 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880
Mailing Address
88 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880
Phone number
(203) 662-9700
Established
New York since 07/06/2022
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
320

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

A.G.P. PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/30/2025)
A.G.P. WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (10/30/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ALLIANCE GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
GAMBARDELLA, RAFFAELECOO/CHIEF RISK OFFICER2448073
HIGGINS, THOMAS JOSEPHPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1477505
KLEIN, CRAIG ERINCFO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3253836
LAURIELLO, ANTHONY JOSEPHMUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL1086881
MICHALS, PHILLIP WILLIAMCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2414124
VENEZIA, JOHN JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER, RIA2737135

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts6,959
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,300,125,872

Disclosures

Regulatory Event15
Arbitration3

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Company Information

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 8361

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