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Karen L. Farley

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES
Charlotte, NC 28211
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CRD#: 2458421
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Professional summary

Karen Lynn Farley, who also goes by Karen Lyday Barrett, Karen Lynn Barrett, Karen Lyday Barrott, Karen Lynn Lyday, is a registered financial professional currently at AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Karen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Karen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Karen Lyday Barrett | Karen Lynn Barrett | Karen Lyday Barrott | Karen Lynn Lyday

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 26, 2023 - Present

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
BD
CRD#: 300285
Charlotte, NC
Past

February 22, 2005 - January 31, 2022

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 25, 2000 - February 14, 2005

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

September 25, 1998 - January 13, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 6, 1997 - July 20, 1998

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 8, 1994 - January 6, 1997

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Pennsylvania
(11/6/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/9/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/28/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/7/1994
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AF
AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | LOCKTON CAPITAL, LLC | LOCKTON CAPITAL MARKETS | LOCKTON CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 300285 / SEC#: , 8-70298

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
Mailing Address
2101 Rexford Road Suite 310, Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone number
(515) 443-3527
Established
North Carolina since 07/13/2022
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (37 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NC SECURITIES HOLDCO, LLCPARENT CO
ALBERTI, GREGORY MICHAELPRINCIPAL/VICE PRESIDENT5023476
BAILEY, ELIZABETH EILEENCOO/CCO4154255
HAYES, SUSAN ANNCFO/FINOP2856326

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Company Information

AEL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 300285Charlotte, NC 28211

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