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Sara S. Berkowicz
LIFEMARK SECURITIES
Skokie, IL
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CRD#: 2111889
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Professional summary
Sara Stolberg Berkowicz, CFP®, who also goes by Sara Ann Krakauer, Sara Ann Stolberg, is a registered financial advisor currently at LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP. located in Skokie, Illinois.
Sara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Sara has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Sara Ann Krakauer | Sara Ann Stolberg
Other business activities
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CAN I KEEP THE HOUSE, INC.,INVESTMENT & NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED. FINANCIAL PLANNING & DIVORCE PLANNING/MEDIATION FIRM, 9101 KILBOURN AVENUE
SKOKIE, IL 60076, . FROM 02/2009 TO PRESENT. WORK APPROXIMATELY 80 HRS/MO. AND 40 HRS/MO. DURING TRADING HOURS, FINANCIAL PLANNING, DIVORCE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS, DIVORCE MEDIATION, TAX PREPARATION, PUBLIC SPEAKING, LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE SALES. I RECEIVE INCOME FROM THIS OBA AT THE RATE OF UP TO $250/BILLABLE HOUR AND COMMISSIONS FROM SELLING INSURANCE. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT EXPLANATION HAS BEEN MADE AS ABOVE AS I DO THIS BUSINESS THROUGH CAN I KEEP THE HOUSE./CENTURY 21 MB REAL ESTATE. NON-INVESTMENT-RELATED. REAL ESTATE FIRM. NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062. FROM 02/2009 TO PRESENT. WORK APPROXIMATELY 2 HRS/MO. AND 0 HRS/MO. DURING TRADING HOURS. VIEWING REAL ESTATE LISTINGS, POSSIBLY LISTING OR SELLING PROPERTY. I RECEIVE COMMISSIONS FROM REAL ESTATE SALES BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED INCOME FROM THIS OBA IN PERHAPS 8 YEARS./The College For Financial Planning, not investment related, conducted from 9101 KILBOURN AVENUE, SKOKIE, IL 60076, faculty member, began January 2020, teach and publish research along with other duties
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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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®
CFP®
Start date: 1997
Experience
Current
July 19, 2012 - Present
LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16204
Skokie, IL
Current
February 20, 2009 - Present
LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 16204
Skokie, IL
Past
October 2, 2007 - August 12, 2008
SEIDMAN PRIVATE ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 132337
CHICAGO, IL
Past
October 2, 2007 - August 12, 2008
SEIDMAN PRIVATE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 125051
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 15, 2006 - October 15, 2007
LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 16204
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL
Past
July 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 7191
ELMHURST, IL
Past
January 21, 2003 - November 14, 2003
FR&R FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.
RIA
CRD#: 119669
DEERFIELD, IL
Past
January 2, 2003 - December 31, 2003
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10078
BOSTON, MA
Past
May 30, 2002 - December 16, 2002
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past
March 21, 2002 - December 16, 2002
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
October 14, 1999 - January 19, 2000
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
October 14, 1999 - January 19, 2000
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
May 10, 1991 - December 31, 1991
WADDELL & REED
BD
CRD#: 866
Past
January 7, 1991 - April 30, 1991
DREHER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8665
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.
LIFEMARK SECURITIES | PROCORP SECURITIES INCORPORATED | LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.
CRD#: 16204 / SEC#: 801-68438, 8-33478
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/17/2007 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge 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
Arizona(10/27/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(1/5/2021)
RR
Illinois(2/20/2009)
IAR
Illinois(7/19/2012)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.
LIFEMARK SECURITIES | PROCORP SECURITIES INCORPORATED | LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.
CRD#: 16204 / SEC#: 801-68438, 8-33478
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/17/2007 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
400 West Metro Park, Rochester, NY 14623
Mailing Address
400 West Metro Park, Rochester, NY 14623
Phone number
(585) 424-5672
Established
New York since 04/04/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
88
SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| KALINOWSKI, ANDREW JOSEPH | VP / BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY | 263409 |
| MICCICHE, VINCENT JR | TREASURER/ FINOP/PFO/POO | 702149 |
| PRISCO, JAMES JOSEPH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/ CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2653402 |
| PRISCO, JAMES JOSEPH | PRESIDENT / BOARD MEMBER | 2653402 |
| GEORGIEV, ALEXANDRE JR. | CCO OF THE RIA / DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 5307830 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,021 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 461,475,636 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
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