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Dennis J. Karstens

KARSTENS WEALTH
Oak Brook, IL 60523
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CRD#: 4369697
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Professional summary


Dennis Jacob Karstens, who also goes by D. Jake Karstens, Dennis J Karstens, Dennis J. Karstens, Jake Karstens, is a registered financial advisor currently at KARSTENS WEALTH located in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Dennis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Dennis has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


D. Jake Karstens | Dennis J Karstens | Dennis J. Karstens | Jake Karstens

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Karstens Financial LLC- Owner-Member 08/2014 (35 hours) Karstens Real Estate LLC- Real Estate Investor Owner-Member 2005 (1-3 hours)

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 14, 2022 - Present

KARSTENS WEALTH

Office #1: 1415 W 22nd St Tower Floor, Oak Brook, IL 60523
RIA
CRD#: 321646
Oak Brook, IL
Past

March 3, 2014 - May 2, 2022

INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 125117
OAKBROOK, IL
Past

November 15, 2011 - October 3, 2014

BROOKLIGHT PLACE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15764
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 19, 2009 - July 15, 2011

COUNTRY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 12060
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 30, 2009 - October 26, 2009

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 2, 2006 - November 19, 2008

AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27314
STAMFORD, CT
Past

October 7, 2005 - February 21, 2006

FOCUSED INVESTMENTS L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 37532
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 19, 2002 - May 27, 2005

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL

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
Illinois
(7/14/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/30/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


KW
KARSTENS WEALTH
KARSTENS WEALTH | KARSTENS WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 321646 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1415 W 22nd St Tower Floor, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Mailing Address
1415 W 22nd St Tower Floor, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone number
(833) 657-8400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,860,000

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Company Information


KARSTENS WEALTH

CRD#: 321646Oak Brook, IL 60523

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