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Joann J. Mackenzie

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CRD#: 316133
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Joann Joyce Mackenzie, who also goes by Joann Joyce Paplaski, was a registered financial professional .

Joann is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1974. Joann had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 24 and Series 00 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joann Joyce Paplaski

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

June 17, 2025 - December 10, 2025

SERENITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 307924
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 23, 2008 - June 13, 2025

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10740
PLACITAS, NM
Past

April 30, 2008 - June 13, 2025

PROSPERA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10740
PLACITAS, NM
Past

April 17, 2008 - April 17, 2008

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

April 17, 2008 - April 17, 2008

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

November 6, 2001 - June 5, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

July 29, 1999 - April 22, 2008

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
CLAYTON, MO
Past

June 1, 1998 - April 22, 2008

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
CLAYTON, MO
Past

July 17, 1974 - June 1, 1998

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA

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".
SI
SERENITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS
ORGANIZE, PROTECT AND GROW YOUR WEALTH, LLC | SERENITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SERENITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | SERENITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 307924 / SEC#: 801-123727

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2022 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2022 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/16/1979
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 7/12/1974
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


SI
SERENITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS
ORGANIZE, PROTECT AND GROW YOUR WEALTH, LLC | SERENITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SERENITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | SERENITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 307924 / SEC#: 801-123727

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2022 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
333 S. Wabash Ave. Suite 2700, Chicago, IL 60604
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 734-1415
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SERENITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS BROCHURE (12/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts396
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 375,958,274

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Company Information


SERENITY INVESTMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 307924

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