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Jennifer Lara Szaro

XML FINANCIAL GROUP
Fairfax, VA
·CRD# 4395464·25 years experience

Professional Summary

Jennifer Lara Szaro, who also goes by Jennifer Isablell Lara, Jennifer Lara, Jennifer Szaro, Jennifer Lara Szaro, is a registered financial advisor currently at XML FINANCIAL GROUP located in Fairfax, Virginia and XML SECURITIES located in Fairfax, Virginia. Jennifer is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Jennifer has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 99TO,...

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Jennifer Isablell Lara, Jennifer Lara, Jennifer Szaro, Jennifer Lara Szaro

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Years of Experience

25 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

XML FINANCIAL GROUP·CRD# 284987
RIA
1. 10306 Eaton Place Suite 230, Fairfax, VA 220302. Burke, VA
February 4, 2019 - Present
XML SECURITIES·CRD# 145589
BD
10306 Eaton Place Suite 230, Fairfax, VA 22030
June 17, 2008 - Present
XML SECURITIES·CRD# 145589
RIA
Burke, VA
May 15, 2015 - April 1, 2019
LARA, SHULL & MAY, LTD·CRD# 10556
RIA
Falls Church, VA
March 31, 2006 - December 31, 2007
LARA, SHULL & MAY, LTD·CRD# 10556
BD
Falls Church, VA
June 4, 2001 - June 18, 2008
THE LARA GROUP, LTD·CRD# 115607
RIA
Falls Church, VA
January 16, 2001 - March 14, 2015

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Current Firm

XF
XML FINANCIAL GROUP

COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP | XML WOMEN | XML FINANCIAL, LLC | XML FINANCIAL GROUP | SAMSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OREN ADVISORS, LLC | LARA MAY ADVISORS

CRD#: 284987 / SEC#: 801-108376
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2016 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

6901 Rockledge Drive Suite 730, Bethesda, MD 20817

Phone Number

(301) 770-5234

# of Employees

54

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 46 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A BROCHURE FOR XML FINANCIAL, LLC (6/2/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

5,987

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$3,298,062,805

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2025Cover PageReport
07/19/2024Cover PageReport
07/19/2023Cover PageReport

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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.

1) 4/31/2022: BR Financial Associates Management Company, LLC, equity member, located at reported business location, management company for XML Financial, LLC and XML Securities, LLC - 120Hr/month/trading. 2) FINRA Board of Governors, Small Firm member, as of 9/11/2024, average 15hrs/month/trading.

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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".
XF
XML FINANCIAL GROUP

COLLINS INVESTMENT GROUP | XML WOMEN | XML FINANCIAL, LLC | XML FINANCIAL GROUP | SAMSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | OREN ADVISORS, LLC | LARA MAY ADVISORS

CRD#: 284987 / SEC#: 801-108376
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2016 Approved)

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Colorado
(8/11/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/26/2021)
RR
Illinois
(8/26/2021)
RR
Maryland
(10/24/2018)
IAR
Maryland
(4/1/2025)
RR
Missouri
(7/2/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/26/2021)
RR
Virginia
(6/19/2008)
IAR
Virginia
(2/6/2019)
RR
Washington
(3/27/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2001About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 2000About the Series 65 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2010About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2001About the Series 6 exam

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2019About the Series 53 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 2010About the Series 24 exam

Series 28 — Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination

Passed Dec 2005About the Series 28 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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