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Karla L. Elliott

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES
Papillion, NE
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CRD#: 4156390
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Professional summary


Karla Linn Elliott, who also goes by Karla Linn Gubbels, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Papillion, Nebraska.

Karla is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Karla has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Karla Linn Gubbels

Other business activities


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PRC Market Research. 24 W Railroad Ave, Suite 107, Tenafly, NJ 07670. Market research for various companies completing surveys and participating in focus groups. Online survey completion and focus groups rating products and services. 5 hrs/mo; 0 during trading hrs. non-investment related.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

November 1, 2023 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
Papillion, NE
Current

October 30, 2023 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2225 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
Louisville, KY
Past

May 23, 2022 - August 8, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
PAPILLION, NE
Past

May 23, 2022 - August 8, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
PAPILLION, NE
Past

March 20, 2020 - April 25, 2022

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
La Vista, NE
Past

January 12, 2016 - April 25, 2022

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

April 22, 2006 - May 4, 2015

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE
Past

March 21, 2002 - April 22, 2006

TD AMERITRADE CLEARING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5633
BELLEVUE, NE

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".
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PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
AFFIANCE FINANCIAL | WEALTHHYVE ADVISORS | US PLANNING GROUP | SILVERLEAF WEALTH ADVISORY | PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | PCS ADVISORS | MCGILL FINANCIAL ENSEMBLE | MARION INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LINDLE HENNESSEY GROUP | KFG PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | KENTUCKY FINANCIAL GROUP | J&G FINANCIAL | IMPACT WEALTH GROUP | IARANN WEALTH | HERITAGE WEALTH GROUP | HAFELE INVESTMENTS | FIORI FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP | EVERGREEN STRATEGIC WEALTH | ENTHEOS FINANCIAL | DUNCAN AND HARDIN FINANCIAL | DUGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRIGHTLINE FINANCIAL | BLUE OCEAN GLOBAL WEALTH

CRD#: 120222 / SEC#: 801-71475, 8-68183

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2010 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2010 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2011 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Nebraska
(10/30/2023)
IAR
Nebraska
(11/1/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/10/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
AFFIANCE FINANCIAL | WEALTHHYVE ADVISORS | US PLANNING GROUP | SILVERLEAF WEALTH ADVISORY | PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | PCS ADVISORS | MCGILL FINANCIAL ENSEMBLE | MARION INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LINDLE HENNESSEY GROUP | KFG PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | KENTUCKY FINANCIAL GROUP | J&G FINANCIAL | IMPACT WEALTH GROUP | IARANN WEALTH | HERITAGE WEALTH GROUP | HAFELE INVESTMENTS | FIORI FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP | EVERGREEN STRATEGIC WEALTH | ENTHEOS FINANCIAL | DUNCAN AND HARDIN FINANCIAL | DUGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRIGHTLINE FINANCIAL | BLUE OCEAN GLOBAL WEALTH

CRD#: 120222 / SEC#: 801-71475, 8-68183

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2010 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2010 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2011 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2225 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
Mailing Address
2225 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
Phone number
(502) 451-0600
Established
Kentucky since 02/05/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT FORM ADV2B STEVEN MILLS (3/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KFG ENTERPRISES, INC.SHAREHOLDER
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES EMP STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN & TRUSTESOP TRUST
GRAHAM, TIMOTHY DALEYPRESIDENT4461811
IRONSIDE, JULIA MEYERFINOP2441578
MILLS, STEVEN RICHARDCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER3133520
SAMPSON, ERNEST AUBREYMANAGING MEMBER, ESOP TRUSTEE2001651
TAYLOR-JONES, JOHN PHILIPCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2171620
WESCOTT, MARY ELIZABETHCHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER4404797

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,271
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,051,273,980

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 120222Papillion, NE

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