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Karen S. Candiano
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CRD#: 2750502
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Professional summary
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Karen Sue Candiano, CFP®, who also goes by Karen Sue Cook, was a registered financial professional .
Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Karen had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Karen Sue Cook
Other business activities
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ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH FINANCE COUNCIL POSITION: Member - 1 of 7 NATURE: Non-Profit INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/22/2020 ADDRESS: 1855 Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso IN 46385, United States DESCRIPTION: The parish finance council will assist in preparing the annual budget, regularly assess the financial performance of the parish, and assure that the parish conforms to Diocesan policy. The council meets four (4) times per fiscal year. KAREN CANDIANO POSITION: Owner/sole proprietor NATURE: Life, variable annuities, and Long Term Care insurance sales via brokerage insurance agency INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 05/03/2004 ADDRESS: 334 W. 84th Drive, Merrillville IN 46410, United States DESCRIPTION: Sell life insurance, annuities, and long term care. EGA ADVISORY DBA ELEY-GRAHAM-AUSTGEN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION: Investment Advisor Representative NATURE: Financial Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 05/04/2004 ADDRESS: 334 W. 84th Drive, Merrillville IN 46410, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial Planning - Fixed or Hourly Rate ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH FINANCE COUNCIL POSITION: member; 1 of 7 NATURE: Non-Profit Christian entity INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/22/2020 ADDRESS: 1855 Harrison Blvd, Valparaiso IN 46385, United States DESCRIPTION: The parish finance council will assist in preparing the annual budget, regularly assess the financial performance of the parish, and assure that the parish conforms to Diocesan policy.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2004
Experience
Past
May 6, 2021 - January 19, 2023
CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 131167
Crown Point, IN
Past
April 30, 2021 - December 31, 2022
LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC
BD
CRD#: 165828
Crown Point, IN
Past
December 20, 2001 - January 31, 2023
ELEY-GRAHAM-AUSTGEN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 121635
MERRILLVILLE, IN
Past
September 21, 2000 - May 4, 2021
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 7461
MERRILLVILLE, IN
Past
June 18, 1996 - May 4, 2021
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7461
MERRILLVILLE, IN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CA
CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ACUMEN3 | WEBB FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | WEALTH TRANSFER CONSULTANTS | WEALTH STRATEGIES | WAYFINDER WEALTH | WAKEFIELD VENTURE GROUP | VERITY FINANCIAL | SAPERS & WALLACK | RADIAN PARTNERS | POLARIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POLARIS ADVICE | PENNJERDEL INSURANCE CONSULTANTS, INC. | PARK SQUARE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PARESHAH PARTNERS LLC | PARAGON PARTNERS, LLC | PARAGON PARTNERS | NAVITAS WEALTH ADVISORS | MORRISON WEALTH ADVISORS | MAIN LINE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JK JONES FINANCIAL | J. ROBERTS CAPITAL, INC. | INVESTMENT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT | IMPACT WEALTH ADVISORS | HOSTETLER FINANCIAL, LLC | HIGHRIDGE ADVISORY | HESS-SEGAL | FINANCIAL SUCCESS STRATEGIES, LLC | FIDELIS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ELEY-GRAHAM-AUSTGEN | DRAPER FINANCIAL GROUP | DESTINY FINANCIAL GROUP | DECIMA WEALTH CONSULTING | DALAL CAPITAL | CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | CORLEY & KENT, LLC | CONNECT ADVISORY GROUP | COMPASS ADVISORY PARTNERS LLC | COLTER-DENNIS | CINDER WEALTH ADVISORS | CASSIDY & COMPANY | CANNON, CLARK HOLMAN & ASSOCIATES | ATHENIAN PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP
CRD#: 131167 / SEC#: 801-72792
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/13/2011 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2011 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2007 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
CA
CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ACUMEN3 | WEBB FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS | WEALTH TRANSFER CONSULTANTS | WEALTH STRATEGIES | WAYFINDER WEALTH | WAKEFIELD VENTURE GROUP | VERITY FINANCIAL | SAPERS & WALLACK | RADIAN PARTNERS | POLARIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POLARIS ADVICE | PENNJERDEL INSURANCE CONSULTANTS, INC. | PARK SQUARE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PARESHAH PARTNERS LLC | PARAGON PARTNERS, LLC | PARAGON PARTNERS | NAVITAS WEALTH ADVISORS | MORRISON WEALTH ADVISORS | MAIN LINE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JK JONES FINANCIAL | J. ROBERTS CAPITAL, INC. | INVESTMENT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT | IMPACT WEALTH ADVISORS | HOSTETLER FINANCIAL, LLC | HIGHRIDGE ADVISORY | HESS-SEGAL | FINANCIAL SUCCESS STRATEGIES, LLC | FIDELIS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ELEY-GRAHAM-AUSTGEN | DRAPER FINANCIAL GROUP | DESTINY FINANCIAL GROUP | DECIMA WEALTH CONSULTING | DALAL CAPITAL | CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | CORLEY & KENT, LLC | CONNECT ADVISORY GROUP | COMPASS ADVISORY PARTNERS LLC | COLTER-DENNIS | CINDER WEALTH ADVISORS | CASSIDY & COMPANY | CANNON, CLARK HOLMAN & ASSOCIATES | ATHENIAN PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP
CRD#: 131167 / SEC#: 801-72792
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/13/2011 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2011 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2007 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
4755 East Bay Drive, Clearwater, FL 33764
Mailing Address
Phone number
(727) 437-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
79
SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,643 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,882,684,461 |
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