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Karen B. Shea

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CRD#: 450841
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Karen Bius Shea, who also goes by Karen B Turns, Karen Bius Turns, was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Karen had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Karen B Turns | Karen Bius Turns

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 20, 2007 - June 18, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

February 20, 2007 - June 18, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

January 8, 2004 - February 21, 2007

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

December 2, 2003 - February 21, 2007

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

March 6, 2003 - December 3, 2003

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

September 11, 1997 - March 13, 2003

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 21, 1997 - September 23, 1997

CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7447
SOMERSET, NJ
Past

June 21, 1996 - January 20, 1997

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10232
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

December 14, 1995 - June 27, 1996

AMERISTAR CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17068
Past

September 16, 1991 - August 16, 1995

ICBA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 24088
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

July 23, 1991 - August 16, 1995

VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 27502
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

June 23, 1987 - January 30, 1991

FIRST FUNDS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17415
Past

May 21, 1987 - June 18, 1987

REFCO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14094
Past

October 15, 1985 - February 17, 1987

VINING-SPARKS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10073
Past

September 20, 1984 - October 14, 1985

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
Past

March 7, 1984 - September 7, 1984

ACI SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 14591
Past

September 27, 1983 - February 10, 1984

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

September 28, 1982 - September 15, 1983

FINANCIAL SQUARE PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 1541

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL

CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/4/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 11/14/1984
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/30/1973
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL

CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
California since 11/15/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
37,893

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

LPLE OMP PROGRAM BROCHURE A12 (10/22/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LPL HOLDINGS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
AUDETTE, MATTHEW JONPRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4003349
ENYEDI, MATTHEW KLAUSMANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SALES4194266
GATES, GREGORYMANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER7069201
JAMBUSARIA, ANERIMANAGING DIRECTOR LPL SERVICES GROUP7248335
MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMASSVP, FINANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3178848
MCHALE, JAMESEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6052977
RICKETTS, JUDITH KOHOSKIEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2758924
SIMONICH, BRENT BLAINEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF RISK OFFICER3254859
STEINMEIER, RICHARD CCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR5109512

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,369,378
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 618,922,975,737

Disclosures


Regulatory Event208
Arbitration58
Bond4

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/25/2025
Cover Page
07/19/2024
11/09/2023

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Company Information


LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

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