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Scott A. Krim

CLARIS ADVISORS
New York, NY 10036
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CRD#: 2054089
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Professional summary


Scott Alan Krim is a registered financial advisor currently at CLARIS ADVISORS, LLC located in New York, New York.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Scott has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 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.
Name: Krim Associates Inv Rel: No Address: 257 E. Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood NJ 07450 NOB: Insurance POS: Partner Start Date: 3/1/1994 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) DESC: Life insurance DBA Name: Claris Advisors, LLC Investment Related: No Address: 257 East Ridgewood Avenue Ridgewood NJ 07450 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Member Start Date: 10/9/2012 Hours per month: 41% - 50% (65 - 80 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 41% - 50% (57 - 70 hours) Duties: DBA and pass through entity for investment related compensation: Insurance, broker dealer and advisory services. Name: Scott Krim, Registered Rep Inv Rel: No Address: 257 East Ridgewood Ave Ridgewood NJ 07450 NOB: Insurance POS: acting as a broker Start Date: 11/18/2015 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) DESC: to help work with the policy owner Name: Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Inv Rel: Yes Address: 5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400 Austin TX 78735 NOB: Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC POS: Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 4/4/2016 Hours per month: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: Up to 100% (0 to 160 hours) DESC: Investment advisory services Name: Scott Krim Inv Rel: No Address: 45 Eisenhower Drive Paramus NJ 07652 NOB: Consulting POS: Referals Start Date: 4/3/2017 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) DESC: no obligation to provide any referrals, if I do and there is an engagement they would pay up to 10% of their fees as a consultant Name: Wealth Preservation Solutions Inv Rel: No Address: 45 Eisenhower Drive Paramus NJ 07652 NOB: Other Other/None of the Above none POS: principal or member Start Date: 1/1/2005 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) DESC: none Name: INSURANCE PORTAL.AI POS: President/Owner NOB: Insurance INV REL: No # OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 07/15/2024 ADDRESS: 45 Eisenhower Drive, STE 550, Paramus NJ 07652 DESC: Help with running the company

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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

August 10, 2021 - Present

CLARIS ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3 Times Square 25th Floor, New York, NY 10036
RIA
CRD#: 166357
New York, NY
Past

April 20, 2016 - August 15, 2025

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 27, 2006 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
Paramus, NJ
Past

January 27, 2006 - August 15, 2025

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Paramus, NJ
Past

May 17, 2004 - January 31, 2006

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Past

November 20, 2001 - January 31, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 1, 1998 - January 31, 2006

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

July 30, 1990 - June 1, 1998

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
New York
(8/10/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/25/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CA
CLARIS ADVISORS, LLC
CLARIS ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 166357 / SEC#:

New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3 Times Square 25th Floor, New York, NY 10036
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 840-3456
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

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Company Information


CLARIS ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 166357New York, NY 10036

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