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Karl T. Jacobsen

SPC
Decorah, IA 52101
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CRD#: 1906642
KJ

Professional summary


Karl Theodor Jacobsen is a registered financial advisor currently at SPC located in Decorah, Iowa and SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION located in Decorah, Iowa.

Karl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Karl has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. FRIENDS OF DECORAH FISH HATCHERY, INC.-N-DECORAH, IA-FUND RAISING FOR FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS-VICE PRESIDENT-11/2009-4-0-BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FUND RAISING FOR FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS. 2. K. JACOBSEN INSURANCE Sales-Y-DECORAH, IA-INSURANCE SALES-AGENT-6/1989-1-0-Sell Health, Disability & LTC Insurance. 3. GREAT LIGHTS MASONIC LODGE #181-LOCAL FUNDRAISING ON AN ON GOING BASIS. <1% OF TIME. 4. DECORAH LIONS CLUB MEMBER-CAPITAL FUN RAISING FOR PROJECTS AT THE DIRECTION OF THE BOARD.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 18, 2019 - Present

SPC

Office #1: 2520 Kylie Ann Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
RIA
CRD#: 110692
Decorah, IA
Current

November 18, 2019 - Present

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
Decorah, IA
Past

March 1, 2010 - November 20, 2019

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13609
DECORAH, IA
Past

March 1, 2010 - November 20, 2019

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
DECORAH, IA
Past

November 1, 2007 - March 1, 2010

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
DECORAH, IA
Past

October 30, 2007 - March 1, 2010

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
DECORAH, IA
Past

June 25, 2003 - October 31, 2007

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
DECORAH, IA
Past

July 26, 2001 - July 17, 2003

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

May 1, 1996 - July 30, 2001

THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8478
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

March 15, 1996 - May 1, 1996

WINGSPAN INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 17516
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 20, 1994 - March 14, 1996

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

December 15, 1988 - June 20, 1994

FORTH FINANCIAL SECURITIES, CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14363
RICHMOND, VA

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".
SP
SPC
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC | SPC | SIGMA PLANNING CORPORATION | SIGMA PLANNING CORP

CRD#: 110692 / SEC#: 801-20404

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/1984 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2002 Cancelled)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Cancelled)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/19/2002 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2002 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2002 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2002 Terminated)

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
Arizona
(11/18/2019)
IAR
Arizona
(11/26/2019)
RR
Florida
(9/11/2020)
RR
Georgia
(11/18/2019)
RR
Indiana
(11/18/2019)
RR
Iowa
(11/18/2019)
IAR
Iowa
(11/18/2019)
RR
Washington
(11/18/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/18/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/13/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


SP
SPC
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC | SPC | SIGMA PLANNING CORPORATION | SIGMA PLANNING CORP

CRD#: 110692 / SEC#: 801-20404

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/1984 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2002 Cancelled)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Cancelled)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/19/2002 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2002 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2002 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2002 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Mailing Address
Phone number
(734) 663-1611
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
462

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SPC FORM ADV WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts26,544
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,655,661,675

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Company Information


SPC

CRD#: 110692Decorah, IA 52101

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