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Sara K. Bolen

ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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CRD#: 2690823
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Professional summary


Sara Kristen Bolen, who also goes by Sara Kristen Balk, is a registered financial advisor currently at ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Sara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Sara has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sara Kristen Balk

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.
VOLUNTEER BOOKKEEPING FOR A LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CALLED THE CREATIVITY TANK INC. THE ADDRESS IS 19231 US HWY 169, GRAND RAPIDS, MN 55721. THE CREATIVITY TANK IS A GROUP OF ARTISTS THAT OFFER THEIR ARTISTIC TALENTS TO CREATIVE/ART PROJECTS OFFERED TO CHILDREN IN THE GRAND RAPIDS, MN AREA. LIGHT BOOKKEEPING OF LESS THAN 2 HOURS EACH MONTH, NOT DURING WORKING/TRADING HOURS.

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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 9, 2023 - Present

ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 32 Nw 4th St., Grand Rapids, MN 55744
RIA
CRD#: 284549
Grand Rapids, MN
Past

December 19, 2013 - June 12, 2023

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
Grand Rapids, MN
Past

October 11, 2011 - June 12, 2023

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
Grand Rapids, MN
Past

May 22, 2006 - October 14, 2010

FINTEGRA, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16741
GRAND RAPIDS, MN
Past

July 11, 2005 - October 14, 2010

FINTEGRA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16741
GRAND RAPIDS, MN
Past

December 15, 1998 - May 24, 2005

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 15, 1998 - May 24, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".
OF
ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
2:24 WEALTH GROUP | ZAHORANSKI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH STEWARDS | THE CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | TEVEBAUGH & ASSOCIATES | TATE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | STRATEGENCE CAPITAL | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOVEREIGN PRIVATE WEALTH | SOVEREIGN FAMILY OFFICE | SOLOMON PRIVATE WEALTH | RIVER OAK FINANCIAL | RESOLUTE CAPITAL GROUP | PWJOHNSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURE CAPITAL SPORTS | PURE CAPITAL ADVISORS | PROVIDENT OAK FINANCIAL | PROVIDENCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PEARSON & ASSOCIATES | ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | LONE OAK FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFE&WEALTH ADVISORS | LEGATUM GROUP | JB STARK FINANCIAL LLC | HARDT FINANCIAL GROUP | HAMPTON SQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRANKLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FLIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | ENOUGH WEALTH | ANTHEM ADVISORS | AFFILIATED FINANCIAL PLANNERS | ADVENTURE FINANCIAL

CRD#: 284549 / SEC#: 801-108265

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/24/2016 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Minnesota
(6/9/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/6/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


OF
ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
2:24 WEALTH GROUP | ZAHORANSKI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH STEWARDS | THE CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | TEVEBAUGH & ASSOCIATES | TATE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | STRATEGENCE CAPITAL | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOVEREIGN PRIVATE WEALTH | SOVEREIGN FAMILY OFFICE | SOLOMON PRIVATE WEALTH | RIVER OAK FINANCIAL | RESOLUTE CAPITAL GROUP | PWJOHNSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURE CAPITAL SPORTS | PURE CAPITAL ADVISORS | PROVIDENT OAK FINANCIAL | PROVIDENCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PEARSON & ASSOCIATES | ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | LONE OAK FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFE&WEALTH ADVISORS | LEGATUM GROUP | JB STARK FINANCIAL LLC | HARDT FINANCIAL GROUP | HAMPTON SQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRANKLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FLIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | ENOUGH WEALTH | ANTHEM ADVISORS | AFFILIATED FINANCIAL PLANNERS | ADVENTURE FINANCIAL

CRD#: 284549 / SEC#: 801-108265

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/24/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
23 Inverness Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 313-9142
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
125

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

OAFS ADV PART 2A (9/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,150
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,610,953,335

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Company Information


ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 284549Grand Rapids, MN 55744

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