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Karen S. Bauser

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CRD#: 2220203
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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 Sue Bauser, who also goes by Karen Sue Toivonen, was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Karen had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Karen Sue Toivonen

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.
NAME:INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES ;INVESTMENT RELATED: YES;ADDRESS: 9736 MAGELLAN DRIVE, LOOMIS, CA 95650; NATURE: SELLING LIFE, LTC, HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES; POSITION: AGENT; START DATE: 01/1991; HOURS/MONTH:40; TRADING HOURS/MONTH: 20; DESCRIPTION: SELL LIFE INSURANCE, LTC INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES. NAME:BAUSER INSURANCE SERVICES; INV RELATED:YES; ADDRESS:9736 MAGELLAN DRIVE, LOOMIS, CA 95650; NATURE: LIFE, LTC, HEALTH, DENTAL, AND VISION INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES; POSITION:SALES AND SERVICE; START DATE:; HOURS/MONTH:60; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:60; DUTIES:SALES AND SERVICE NAME:RENTAL INCOME; INV RELATED:YES; ADDRESS:8511 BURNHAM, ANTIOCH, TN 37013; NATURE:OWN A CONDO, AND INTEND TO RENT IT TO RENTER; POSITION:OWNER, LANDLORD; START DATE:11/01/2018; HOURS/MONTH:0; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:0; DUTIES:I AM OWNER, I HAVE A MANAGEMENT COMPANY THAT DOES EVERYTHING ELSE NAME:RENTAL INCOME; INV RELATED:YES; ADDRESS: 300 HAMILTON CHURCH #351 ANTIOCH, TN 37013; NATURE:OWN A TOWNHOME, AND INTEND TO RENT IT TO RENTER; POSITION:OWNER, LANDLORD; START DATE:06/01/2020; HOURS/MONTH:0; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:0; DUTIES:I AM OWNER, I HAVE A MANAGEMENT COMPANY THAT DOES EVERYTHING ELSE

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 25, 2017 - December 31, 2022

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 23224
Loomis, CA
Past

December 22, 2015 - December 31, 2022

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23224
Loomis, CA
Past

September 18, 2012 - December 18, 2015

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133358
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

September 17, 2012 - December 18, 2015

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

February 6, 2008 - September 27, 2012

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

October 31, 2006 - September 27, 2012

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

May 2, 1997 - November 7, 2006

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

March 12, 1992 - April 17, 1997

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18464
SAN DIEGO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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: 1/25/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone number
(858) 207-1300
Established
Delaware since 05/05/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES FORM ADV PART 2A 3-26-2025 (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KT EQUITY PARTNERS II, LLCDIRECT OWNER
CALLANAN, DAVID JAMESMEMBER4237166
FIXSEN, VILAYPHONECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4585926
FOSTER, CODY GRANTMEMBER4237075
JENSEN, GAIL MARIEDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1943705
MCNEES, MARTIN WILLIAMPRESIDENT3168410
METCALFE, INC.OWNER
PIERSON, MELISSA KAYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1685017
SCHENDEL, JENNIFERMEMBER6136948
WOODS, SANDRA ANNFINOP6200533

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,100
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,038,801,712

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration1

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Company Information


MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 23224

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