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Karen L. Kinrose

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105
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CRD#: 2489731
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Professional summary


Karen Leigh Kinrose, who also goes by Karen Rink, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Santa Barbara, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Santa Barbara, California.

Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Karen has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Karen Rink

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 OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 06/28/2016; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4 HOURS; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, ANNUITIES, LONG-TERM CARE, AND FIXED INDEXED ANNUITIES. 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SAGE SCHOLARS, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 21 S. 12TH ST. 9TH FLOOR. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 19107.; NATURE OF BUSINESS: COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; START DATE: 04/11/2011; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 0-5 HOURS PER WEEK; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: GENERATION OF TUITION REDUCTION WITH PARTICIPATING PRIVATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES CALLED "TUITION REWARDS: WHICH PROVIDES DISCOUNTS OFF TUITION.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 3700 State St Ste 230, Santa Barbara, CA 93105Office #2: 340 Rosewood Ave Ste O, Camarillo, CA 93010
RIA
CRD#: 105644
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Current

June 8, 1994 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 340 Rosewood Ave Ste O, Camarillo, CA 93010
BD
CRD#: 13572
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

July 8, 1997 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
SANTA BARBARA, CA

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".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

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
(6/15/1994)
IAR
California
(6/29/2023)
RR
Colorado
(9/25/2024)
RR
Delaware
(6/5/2024)
RR
Florida
(1/5/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(1/3/2022)
RR
Illinois
(10/18/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(1/22/2018)
RR
New York
(1/3/2011)
RR
Oregon
(1/4/2010)
RR
Utah
(1/5/2022)
RR
Wyoming
(1/6/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/14/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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