Karen L. Baszak
PURE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Senior Financial Advisor
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
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CRD#: 4215012
Professional summary
Karen Lisa Baszak, AIF®, CFP®, CLU®, who also goes by Karen Lisa Neill, is a registered financial advisor currently at PURE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in San Diego, California.
Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Karen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Biography
As a Senior Financial Advisor for the firm, Karen Baszak is committed to providing comprehensive solutions to clients’ financial planning needs. She brings with her over 20 years of experience in the financial services field. Her areas of expertise include retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, and investment management.
Prior to joining the firm, Karen served as the Senior Vice President and Principal for a Wealth Management firm, where she was responsible for financial planning, portfolio management, client relationship management, strategic planning, and management of the firm’s operations. Prior to 2005, she served as Regional Manager for Bank of the West, which followed her position as Senior Vice President for Community First National Bank. Throughout her career, Karen has helped individuals, families, and businesses with their financial needs, and continues to provide only the highest standard of care and expertise.
Karen completed her Certified Financial Planner coursework through the College for Financial Planning in February 2003. Her coursework for the Chartered Life Underwriter designation was completed through the American College in 2008. An advocate for financial education, Karen has been a featured guest on Your Money, Your Wealth® and has contributed to various financial education articles appearing in the San Diego Union-Tribune and Financial Advisor Magazine. She is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Estate Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Social Security Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Income Management
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
Life Transitions
Tax Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Attending College
Annuities
Charitable & Planned Giving
Asset Allocation
Estate Planning
Investment Management
Insurance
Retirement
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Karen Lisa Neill
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2003
Experience
Current
March 23, 2009 - Present
PURE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 3131 Camino Del Rio N #1550, San Diego, CA 92108RIA
CRD#: 144316
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
November 22, 2006 - July 13, 2010
THE GENSLER GROUP
RIA
CRD#: 110543
CORONADO, CA
Past
February 11, 2005 - March 9, 2009
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
CORONADO, CA
Past
February 11, 2005 - March 9, 2009
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
CORONADO, CA
Past
June 11, 2002 - January 19, 2005
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 15340
EL CAJON, CA
Past
January 2, 2001 - January 19, 2005
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past
July 3, 2000 - December 19, 2000
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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PURE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
FAIRHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | PURE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | PURE ADVISORY GROUP
CRD#: 144316 / SEC#: 801-70137
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2009 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2009 Terminated)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
California(3/23/2009)
IAR
Texas(7/5/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
PURE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
FAIRHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | PURE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | PURE ADVISORY GROUP
CRD#: 144316 / SEC#: 801-70137
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2009 Approved)California
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Contact information
Main Address
3131 Camino Del Rio N Suite 1550, San Diego, CA 92108
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 876-7873
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
171
SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 22,199 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 8,023,229,867 |
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