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Edward S. Karan

ASPIRE WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP
NEW YORK, NY 10020
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CRD#: 3274639
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Professional summary


Edward S Karan, CFP®, who also goes by Edward Solomon Karan, is a registered financial advisor currently at ASPIRE WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in New York, New York.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Edward has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Edward Solomon Karan

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®

Experience


Current

November 25, 2025 - Present

ASPIRE WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 23, New York, NY 10020
RIA
CRD#: 338618
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 28, 2017 - May 16, 2025

CITI PRIVATE ALTERNATIVES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153777
New York, NY
Past

May 29, 2007 - May 16, 2025

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
New York, NY
Past

May 29, 2007 - May 16, 2025

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
New York, NY
Past

September 13, 2006 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 26, 2004 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 18, 1999 - March 17, 2003

BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16686
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ASPIRE WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ASPIRE WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 338618 / SEC#: 801-134595

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2025 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
New York
(11/25/2025)
IAR
Texas
(12/1/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/24/2017
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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ASPIRE WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
ASPIRE WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 338618 / SEC#: 801-134595

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2025 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 Rockefeller Plaza Floor 23, New York, NY 10020
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 540-9490
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Company Information


ASPIRE WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 338618New York, NY 10020

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