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Karen J. Christen

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CRD#: 2596264
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Professional summary


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Karen Joan Christen, who also goes by Karen Joan Nelson, was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Karen had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Karen Joan Nelson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

July 29, 2013 - December 31, 2016

CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 159712
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

October 3, 2011 - August 8, 2013

ALLIED BEACON PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46227
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

October 7, 2010 - September 30, 2011

WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 31898
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

December 1, 2006 - October 1, 2010

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
ST CLOUD, MN
Past

July 28, 2000 - December 1, 2006

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40875
ST CLOUD, MN
Past

March 20, 1995 - July 20, 2000

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC
CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC | WENTWORTH CAPITAL MARKETS | PRIME UNITED SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 159712 / SEC#: , 8-69009

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


Main Address
425 N Martingale Rd Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mailing Address
425 N Martingale Rd Suite 1220, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone number
(212) 388-6200
Established
Delaware since 10/21/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PKS HOLDINGS LLCMEMBER
FEIGENBLATT, ELANA RACHELCOO4880188
GOULD, CRAIG MICHAELPRESIDENT/CEO2367293
LEIBOWITZ, ROGER FARRELLFINOP2536523
SMITH, STEPHEN JOSEPHOPTIONS PRINCIPAL1123669
WEBB, WILLIAM DUDLEY JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1256777

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Arbitration1

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Company Information


CABOT LODGE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 159712

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