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Karen R. Bottar

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CRD#: 2194616
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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.

Karen Rose Bottar, who also goes by Karen Bottar, was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Karen had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Karen Bottar

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

February 1, 2016 - April 16, 2020

BOSTON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112360
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 1, 2000 - July 6, 2006

BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO.

BD
CRD#: 104487
BOSTON, MA

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: 2/1/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BF
BOSTON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC
BFM CAPITAL | BOSTON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC | BOSTON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC | BOSTON FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

CRD#: 112360 / SEC#: 801-11178

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Contact information


Main Address
255 State Street 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02109
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 338-8108
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
49

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BOSTON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC (3/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,056
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,013,997,070

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/25/2024
Cover Page
09/20/2023
12/19/2022

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Company Information


BOSTON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 112360

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