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Karen Josephine Bacon

Karen J. Bacon

DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES
Warwick, RI 02888
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CRD#: 2410249
Karen Josephine Bacon

Professional summary


Karen Josephine Bacon, CFP®, who also goes by Karen Josephine Wright, is a registered financial advisor currently at DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES, LLC located in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Karen has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Divorce Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
Long-term Care
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
How do you get paid?
Commission and Fee
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Karen Josephine Wright

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.) NAME OF OBA: KAREN J. BACON, INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; ADDRESS OF OBA: WARWICK, RI 02888; NATURE: CONDUCTS INDEPENDENT PERSONAL INSURANCE SALES (TERM INSURANCE, LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE AND LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE); INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; TITLE: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; DUTIES: MANAGING THE BUSINESS AND AFFECTING SALES; START DATE: 12/2002; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 10; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: SOME MAY BE DURING TRADING HOURS; (2.) NAME OF OBA: PRIVATE RENTAL REAL ESTATE; ADDRESS OF OBA: WARWICK, RI 02888; NATURE: REAL ESTATE; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; TITLE: OWNER; DUTIES: ASSISTING TENANTS AS NEEDED WITH ANY ISSUES IN THE PROPERTY AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PROPERTY; START DATE: 11/2015; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 0-2; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 0. (3) NAME OF OBA: CAPITAL CONDO ASSOCIATION; ADDRESS OF OBA: WARWICK, RI 02888; NATURE: MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; TITLE: PRESIDENT AND TREASURER; DUTIES: PRESIDENT - BUILDING MANAGEMENT DUTIES, WORKING WITH VENDORS, AND OTHER OWNERS FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE, BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, AND ANY ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE; TREASURER - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION, BASIC BOOKKEEPING DUTIES, RECORDKEEPING, BANKING, CASH MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND INTERNAL CONTROLS; START DATE: 03/08/2024; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 2-4; APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS: 2-4.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

June 24, 2004 - Present

DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES, LLC

Office #1: 70 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI 02888Office #2: 70 Jefferson Blvd 4th Floor, Warwick, RI 02888Office #3: 70 Jefferson Blvd 4th Floor, Warwick, RI 02888
RIA
BD
CRD#: 31346
Warwick, RI
Current

June 22, 2004 - Present

DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES, LLC

Office #1: 70 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI 02888Office #2: 70 Jefferson Blvd. 4th Floor, Warwick, RI 02888Office #3: 70 Jefferson Blvd 4th Floor, Warwick, RI 02888
RIA
BD
CRD#: 31346
Warwick, RI
Past

January 18, 2002 - June 22, 2004

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 18, 1994 - January 7, 2002

DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31346
WARWICK, RI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
DR
DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES, LLC
DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES | WRIGHT, GEORGE EDWARD | DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES, LLC

CRD#: 31346 / SEC#: 801-108432, 8-45497

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2016 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/13/2016 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/13/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/13/2016 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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

RR
California
(10/5/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(6/28/2022)
RR
Florida
(6/3/2005)
RR
Indiana
(6/25/2024)
RR
Maine
(4/25/2017)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/22/2004)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/22/2017)
RR
New York
(6/22/2004)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/21/2020)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/22/2004)
IAR
Rhode Island
(6/30/2004)
IAR
Texas
(4/22/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/5/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


DR
DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES, LLC
DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES | WRIGHT, GEORGE EDWARD | DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES, LLC

CRD#: 31346 / SEC#: 801-108432, 8-45497

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2016 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/13/2016 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/13/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/13/2016 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
70 Jefferson Blvd. 4th Floor, Warwick, RI 02888
Mailing Address
70 Jefferson Blvd. 4th Floor, Warwick, RI 02888
Phone number
(401) 941-1500
Established
Rhode Island since 01/16/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES ADV PART 2 A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/11/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BACON, KAREN JOSEPHINEMANAGING MEMBER ,PRINCIPAL AND CCO2410249

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,139
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 233,686,640

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Company Information


DIVERSIFIED RESOURCES, LLC

CRD#: 31346Warwick, RI 02888

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