Karyn N. Smith

SMITH CFP, KARYN

Normal, IL 61761

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CRD#: 2201106

Professional summary

Karyn Nicolina Smith, who also goes by Karen Smith, Karyn N Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at SMITH CFP, KARYN located in Normal, Illinois.

Karyn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Karyn has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Karen Smith | Karyn N Smith

Other business activities

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RK CONSULTING IS AN S-CORP THAT IS NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED. LOCATED AT 1106 Sheridan Road, Normal, IL 61761, RK CONSULTING OFFERS COMPUTER CONSULTING SERVICES AND TAX WORK. I HAVE BEEN THE VP AND TREASURER SINCE 1998. I also teach one on-line class per semester for Olivet College and serve on the Normal Town Council as a Trustee. I was elected to this position in April 2019.

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

October 24, 2022 - Present

SMITH CFP, KARYN

Office #1: 1106 Sheridan Road, Normal, IL 61761

RIA

CRD#: 321738

Normal, IL

Past

January 9, 2007 - December 1, 2008

ADVANCED FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS INC

RIA

CRD#: 106463

DECATUR, GA

Past

May 2, 2005 - January 19, 2006

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7461

ATLANTA, GA

Past

October 21, 2003 - April 14, 2005

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

TUCKER, GA

Past

January 6, 1992 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

CRD#: 4039

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 6, 1992 - April 14, 2005

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Illinois
(10/24/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/17/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/9/1992

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/3/1997

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/24/1991

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 3/2/2004

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

SMITH CFP, KARYN

SMITH CFP, KARYN | SMITH, KARYN

CRD#: 321738 / SEC#:

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2022 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1106 Sheridan Road, Normal, IL 61761

Mailing Address

Phone number

(404) 583-2732

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 600,000

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Karyn N. Smith

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

ADVANCED FINANCIAL STRATEGISTS INC

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/17/1999

Series 63

Date: 1/9/1992

Series 7

Date: 10/3/1997

Series 6

Date: 12/24/1991

Series 24

Date: 3/2/2004

Current Firm

SMITH CFP, KARYN

Contact information

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

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