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Kara K. Kobosko
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
Charlotte, NC 28210
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CRD#: 2441004
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Professional summary
Kara K Kobosko, who also goes by Kara K Farrell, Kara Kathleen Farrell, Kara Kathleen Kobosko, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Kara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Kara has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Kara K Farrell | Kara Kathleen Farrell | Kara Kathleen Kobosko
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 6, 2023 - Present
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Office #1: 6100 Fairview Road Suite 350 & Suite 700, Charlotte, NC 28210RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Charlotte, NC
Current
March 6, 2023 - Present
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Office #1: 6100 Fairview Road Suite 350 & Suite 700, Charlotte, NC 28210RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Charlotte, NC
Past
April 22, 2014 - May 13, 2022
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
April 15, 2014 - May 13, 2022
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
June 1, 2009 - March 5, 2014
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
June 1, 2009 - March 5, 2014
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
February 13, 2008 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
RIA
CRD#: 8209
WAYNE, PA
Past
February 13, 2008 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
BD
CRD#: 8209
WAYNE, PA
Past
April 24, 2007 - January 10, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
MIDDLETOWN, DE
Past
April 24, 2007 - January 10, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
MIDDLETOWN, DE
Past
January 5, 2006 - February 5, 2007
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
WILMINGTON, DE
Past
December 10, 1997 - February 5, 2007
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
WILMINGTON, DE
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
EATON PARTNERS | WASHINGTON CROSSING ADVISORS | TWP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC INVESTMENT SERVICES | STIFEL CAPITAL ADVISORS
CRD#: 793 / SEC#: 801-10746, 8-1447
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/1975 Approved)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City 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
Arkansas(3/6/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(3/6/2023)
IAR
North Carolina(3/6/2023)
RR
North Carolina(3/8/2023)
RR
Utah(3/6/2023)
RR
Washington(4/10/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
EATON PARTNERS | WASHINGTON CROSSING ADVISORS | TWP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC INVESTMENT SERVICES | STIFEL CAPITAL ADVISORS
CRD#: 793 / SEC#: 801-10746, 8-1447
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/1975 Approved)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Mailing Address
501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone number
(314) 342-2000
Established
Missouri since 02/20/1900
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
6,464
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| AYD, PAUL JOSEPH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CAPITAL MARKETS | 2963853 |
| BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JR | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | 4696103 |
| BROOKS, PATRICK RODGERS | ROSFP - CAPITAL MARKETS | 2223412 |
| DODSON, CHARLES EDWARD | CCO ADVISORY SERVICES | 1744430 |
| FISHER, MARK PHILIP | GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY | 4970942 |
| HYDE, GINA ELIZABETH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CAPITAL MARKETS | 2812751 |
| KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMES | PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1434827 |
| MELINGER, ADAM SCOTT | ROSFP - PCG | 2373020 |
| NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNE | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1614129 |
| RAYMOND, CHARLES BRADFORD GREEN | CO-HEAD GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & ADVISORY | 2796106 |
| SCHRICK, FREDERICK RICHARD | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5636488 |
| SLINEY, DAVID DEAN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 2276514 |
| ZEMLYAK, JAMES MARK | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1586132 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 368,405 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 171,209,609,487 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 168 |
| Civil Event | 2 |
| Arbitration | 60 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | ||
| 12/19/2023 |
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