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Karen Wozniak Mcdade

Karen W. Mcdade

ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
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CRD#: 2193447
Karen Wozniak Mcdade

Professional summary


Karen Wozniak Mcdade, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Karen Lynn Wozniak, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH located in Scottsdale, Arizona and M. S. HOWELLS & CO. located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Karen has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Life Transitions
Insurance Planning
Retirement Planning
Investment Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Karen Lynn Wozniak

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) AUG 2016; ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH LLC, SCOTTSDALE, AZ; FEE-BASED ASSET MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE; DEVOTE 30 HOURS PER WEEK DURING MARKET HOURS. (2) AUG 2016; ASHTON THOMAS INSURANCE AGENCY, SCOTTSDALE, AZ; INVESTMENT RELATED; INSURANCE AGENCY; INSURANCE AGENT; DEVOTE 15 HRS/MO DURING MARKET HOURS. (3) 2014; GIRL SCOUTS CACTUS PINE, PHOENIX AZ; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; DEVELOP TOOLS FOR THE COUNCIL TO IMPROVE OVERALL FINANCIAL LITERACY; INNOVATION CIRCLE/BOARD MEMBER; DEVOTE 4HRS/MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS. (4) AUG 2016; FPA, PHOENIX, AZ; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; VOLUNTEER VARIOUS ACTIVITIES; DEVOTE 6 HRS/MONTH, 2 HRS/MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS. (5) 2017; HFMA-WOMEN LEAD HERE, PHOENIX, AZ; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; VOLUNTEER SPEAKER; DEVOTE AS NEEDED HOURS ANNUALLY.

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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®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 2002

Experience


Current

August 12, 2016 - Present

ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: 14648 North Scottsdale Rd. Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
RIA
CRD#: 153902
Scottsdale, AZ
Current

August 1, 2018 - Present

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

Office #1: 8605 E. Raintree Dr. Suite 280, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
BD
CRD#: 104100
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

August 13, 2016 - August 20, 2018

PEACHCAP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25590
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

January 22, 2009 - August 16, 2016

GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 120894
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 2, 2009 - August 16, 2016

GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 120894
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 1, 2007 - January 7, 2009

USF ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130569
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 1, 2007 - January 7, 2009

USF SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37942
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

October 31, 2005 - August 6, 2007

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
GLENDALE, AZ
Past

September 14, 1994 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 4, 1994 - June 21, 1994

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 3, 1993 - March 1, 1994

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

March 9, 1992 - March 30, 1993

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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AT
ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH
AMPLIFY PLATFORM | SECOND 50 FINANCIAL | NORTE ADVISORS, LLC | MILL STREET FINANCIAL | JAY R. PENNEY, LLC | GENTRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENTRY ASSET ADVISORY LLC | FORGE PRIVATE WEALTH | CAMPBELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH | ASHTON THOMAS

CRD#: 153902 / SEC#: 801-71512

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2010 Approved)

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

IAR
Arizona
(8/16/2016)
RR
Arizona
(8/1/2018)
RR
California
(8/1/2018)
RR
Colorado
(8/1/2018)
RR
Florida
(5/21/2024)
RR
Georgia
(11/20/2020)
RR
Illinois
(8/1/2018)
RR
Iowa
(7/11/2019)
RR
Michigan
(8/2/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(8/1/2018)
IAR
Texas
(12/1/2023)
RR
Washington
(5/20/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/1/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/27/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AT
ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH
AMPLIFY PLATFORM | SECOND 50 FINANCIAL | NORTE ADVISORS, LLC | MILL STREET FINANCIAL | JAY R. PENNEY, LLC | GENTRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENTRY ASSET ADVISORY LLC | FORGE PRIVATE WEALTH | CAMPBELL PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH | ASHTON THOMAS

CRD#: 153902 / SEC#: 801-71512

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8605 East Raintree Drive Suite 280, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Mailing Address
Phone number
(602) 732-4745
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
114

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A, APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (5/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,733
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,051,333,740

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Company Information


ASHTON THOMAS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 153902Scottsdale, AZ 85254

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