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Karen S. Buxton

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CRD#: 3230153
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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.

Karen Sue Buxton, who also goes by Karen Sue Bailey, was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Karen had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Karen Sue Bailey

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

May 18, 2015 - December 31, 2018

WATERMARK ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108407
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

January 3, 2012 - February 10, 2014

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 159035
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 14, 2009 - December 31, 2011

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 5, 2008 - February 10, 2014

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 25, 2003 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 25, 2003 - October 3, 2008

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
TEMPE, AZ
Past

August 7, 2002 - December 31, 2003

GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 120894
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

June 16, 1999 - August 5, 2002

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 16, 1999 - August 5, 2002

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/13/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WA
WATERMARK ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
WATERMARK ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 108407 / SEC#: 801-57796

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Contact information


Main Address
2010 Crow Canyon Place Ste. 210, San Ramon, CA 94583
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WATERMARK ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. BROCHURE 2018 (3/19/2018)

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Company Information


WATERMARK ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 108407

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