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Kari M. Laitinen

CEIBA FINANCIAL
Orange, CA 92868
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CRD#: 3198747
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Professional summary

Kari Mikko Laitinen is a registered financial professional currently at CEIBA FINANCIAL, LLC located in Orange, California.

Kari is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Kari has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 82TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 27, 2024 - Present

CEIBA FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 2117 W Orangewood Ave, Orange, CA 92868
BD
CRD#: 298977
Orange, CA
Past

July 31, 2023 - July 9, 2024

AIA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 323693
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 20, 2019 - February 10, 2023

MIT ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 121171
Newport Beach, CA
Past

July 3, 2018 - May 16, 2019

STONECREST CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39616
AUSTIN, TX
Past

July 21, 2016 - December 18, 2017

GLOBAL EMERGING CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130120
Irvine, CA
Past

April 25, 2005 - August 22, 2011

LBS ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133924
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

January 6, 2005 - May 24, 2005

FIRST ATLANTA INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119497
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 1, 2004 - November 29, 2004

FIRST ATLANTA INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119497
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 1, 2004 - January 3, 2005

REYNOLDS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 113610
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

July 19, 2000 - February 1, 2001

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 3, 1999 - July 11, 2000

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
California
(8/27/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/9/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/4/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 7/31/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 3/25/2019
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/21/2016
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/18/2016
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 27
Date: 8/31/2004
Financial and Operations Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CF
CEIBA FINANCIAL, LLC
CEIBA FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 298977 / SEC#: , 8-70236

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

Main Address
1831 Lexington Dr., Fullerton, CA 92835
Mailing Address
1831 Lexington Dr., Fullerton, CA 92835
Phone number
(202) 297-3737
Established
California since 10/03/2018
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (15 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
LANE, CARLOS ANDRESCEO/CCO4665099
COSTENBADER, WALTER RUSSELLFINOP1828345

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Company Information

CEIBA FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 298977Orange, CA 92868

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