Karen E. Essa
Professional summary
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Karen Elizabeth Essa, who also goes by Karen E Doyle, Karen Elizabeth Doyle, Karen E Essa, Karen Elizabeth Macpherson, was a registered financial professional .
Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Karen had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
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Experience
November 14, 2008 - April 25, 2013
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
November 14, 2008 - April 25, 2013
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
October 3, 2008 - December 5, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
September 16, 2008 - December 5, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
January 1, 2008 - April 23, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
January 1, 2008 - April 23, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
April 19, 2001 - January 1, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
November 23, 1998 - January 3, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
October 25, 1996 - October 13, 1998
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
July 30, 1996 - August 15, 1996
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
February 10, 1995 - May 21, 1996
BENJAMIN & JEROLD BROKERAGE I, LLC
February 24, 1993 - January 31, 1995
INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.
October 25, 1991 - November 9, 1992
EDWARD JONES
Primary Firm SEC Registration

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 705 / SEC#: 801-10418, 8-10999
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Current Firm

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 705 / SEC#: 801-10418, 8-10999
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC. | HOLDING COMPANY | |
| BARKO, SHAWN JOSEPH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2690394 |
| BUNN, JAMES EDWARD | DIRECTOR | 3130320 |
| CURTIS, SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1707935 |
| DELEON, ALLYSSA NICOLE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP | 6902665 |
| ELWYN, TASHTEGO SPRING | PRESIDENT - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DIRECTOR | 2319098 |
| MARTIN, PHILIP ROGER | RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2613565 |
| RUST, KEITH G | DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 5915636 |
| SANTELLI, JONATHAN | GENERAL COUNSEL / SECRETARY | 6306997 |
| SICKLING, JAMES PHILIP | DIRECTOR | 1240810 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,070,028 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 433,814,330,581 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 181 |
| Arbitration | 72 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2025 | ||
| 08/21/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2023 |
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