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Stephen M. Karakis
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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CRD#: 2623611
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Professional summary
Stephen Mathew Karakis is a registered financial advisor currently at VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Stephen has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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NAME OF ENTITY: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; Yes; 10700 REASERCH PARK DR; Milwaukee; WI; 53226; Fixed Insurance Sales; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; 7/1/2008; 2; 2; Sales of fixed insurance products|
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 6, 2015 - Present
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 10700 West Research Dr Ste 190 Mayfair Woods At Research Park, Milwaukee, WI 53226RIA
BD
CRD#: 2882
Milwaukee, WI
Current
January 3, 2011 - Present
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 10700 West Research Dr Ste 190 Mayfair Woods At Research Park, Milwaukee, WI 53226RIA
BD
CRD#: 2882
Milwaukee, WI
Past
January 3, 2011 - September 30, 2015
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
January 8, 2009 - January 3, 2011
VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 34815
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
August 11, 1998 - September 23, 2000
AETNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13255
HARTFORD, CT
Past
June 30, 1995 - January 3, 2011
VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 34815
MILWAUKEE, WI
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".
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)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
Arizona(1/3/2011)
RR
California(5/23/2022)
RR
Florida(5/23/2022)
RR
Illinois(1/3/2011)
RR
Minnesota(1/5/2022)
RR
Texas(5/21/2022)
IAR
Texas(5/24/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(10/6/2015)
IAR
Wisconsin(10/6/2015)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Phone number
+1 (800) 356-2906
Established
Minnesota since 04/26/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
563
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 11,854 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,744,735,129 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 36 |
| Arbitration | 9 |
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Company Information
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 2882Milwaukee, WI 53226TRUST BUT VERIFY
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