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Kristen A. Dawson

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CRD#: 2154005
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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.

Kristen A Dawson, CFP®, who also goes by Kristen Ann Dawson, Kristen Dawson, Kristen A Triggs, Kristen Ann Triggs, was a registered financial professional .

Kristen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Kristen had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Kristen Ann Dawson | Kristen Dawson | Kristen A Triggs | Kristen Ann Triggs

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.
Garden View Apartments Family Business- Minority Owner Non Investment-Related 11930 Banner Drive, Garden Grove, CA 92843 1 hour per month during non-securities trading hours Since February 2014 Real Estate Licenses /NY Broker's and CA Salesperson Real Estate Never have been used for sale/ 0 hours

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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®

Experience


Past

July 11, 2024 - September 2, 2025

CAROFIN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 298717
BREVARD, NC
Past

August 20, 2021 - March 29, 2023

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 16, 2021 - March 29, 2023

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 14, 2019 - August 27, 2019

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
HERMOSA BEACH, CA
Past

January 11, 2019 - August 27, 2019

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
HERMOSA BEACH, CA
Past

June 28, 2016 - January 9, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 6, 2016 - January 9, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 19, 2014 - December 21, 2015

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

January 18, 2013 - February 11, 2014

PACER FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137040
MALVERN, PA
Past

December 11, 2004 - November 8, 2012

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

April 29, 2002 - December 11, 2004

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/25/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CAROFIN, LLC
CAROFIN, LLC

CRD#: 298717 / SEC#: , 8-70224

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard, NC 28712
Mailing Address
100 Elks Club Rd., Brevard, NC 28712
Phone number
(828) 393-0088
Established
North Carolina since 05/03/2018
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CAROLINA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLCMEMBER - COMMON41970
CAROFIN HOLDINGS, INC.MEMBER - COMMON
DRAKE, PHILIP CALVINMEMBER - PREFERRED
STAR, JOSHUA S.MEMBER - PREFERRED3244678
GILMORE, NICHOLAS CRAIGCTO, COO-CFO AND FINOP5181593
MILHAUPT, PETER STUARTMANAGER728310
ROBERTS, BRUCE VICTORCCO1489110

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Company Information


CAROFIN, LLC

CRD#: 298717

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