Karen L. Johnston

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

Westwood, MA 02090

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CRD#: 4539178

Professional summary

Karen Lynn Johnston, who also goes by Karen Lynn Svobodny, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH located in Westwood, Massachusetts and CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC. located in Westwood, Massachusetts.

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

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Karen Lynn Svobodny

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 12, 2019 - Present

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

Office #1: 200 Station Drive Mws412, Westwood, MA 02090

RIA

CRD#: 106743

Westwood, MA

Current

February 7, 2025 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 200 Station Drive, Westwood, MA 02090Office #2: 6 Russell Street Ms: Ma606, Woburn, MA 01801

RIA

CRD#: 39550

Westwood, MA

Current

December 5, 2024 - Present

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 200 Station Drive, Westwood, MA 02090Office #2: 6 Russell Street Ms: Ma606, Woburn, MA 01801

RIA

CRD#: 39550

Westwood, MA

Past

August 15, 2019 - August 19, 2019

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

RIA

CRD#: 106743

BOSTON, MA

Past

June 1, 2018 - January 8, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 39550

CHESTNUT HILL, MA

Past

June 1, 2018 - January 8, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39550

CHESTNUT HILL, MA

Past

July 13, 2012 - December 31, 2016

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 29357

WORTHINGTON, MN

Past

July 12, 2012 - May 29, 2018

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 29357

WORTHINGTON, MN

Past

January 3, 2011 - July 24, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

January 3, 2011 - July 24, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

April 2, 2003 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10582

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

September 12, 2002 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 10582

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 106743 / SEC#: 801-40835

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/1992 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.

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

Arizona
(2/18/2025)

IAR

Arizona
(8/20/2025)

IAR

California
(2/7/2025)

California
(7/10/2025)

Connecticut
(2/10/2025)

IAR

Connecticut
(2/10/2025)

IAR

Delaware
(9/13/2019)

Florida
(2/11/2025)

IAR

Florida
(2/11/2025)

IAR

Massachusetts
(9/12/2019)

Massachusetts
(12/17/2024)

Michigan
(2/11/2025)

IAR

Michigan
(2/11/2025)

Minnesota
(7/11/2025)

IAR

Minnesota
(10/10/2025)

New Hampshire
(2/10/2025)

IAR

New Hampshire
(2/10/2025)

IAR

New Jersey
(2/7/2025)

New Jersey
(7/30/2025)

IAR

New York
(2/28/2025)

New York
(7/11/2025)

IAR

North Carolina
(2/26/2025)

North Carolina
(7/14/2025)

IAR

Ohio
(2/12/2025)

Ohio
(7/11/2025)

IAR

Rhode Island
(2/11/2025)

Rhode Island
(7/14/2025)

South Carolina
(7/16/2025)

IAR

South Carolina
(8/11/2025)

IAR

Texas
(10/10/2019)

IAR

Texas
(2/7/2025)

Texas
(7/11/2025)

IAR

Vermont
(2/7/2025)

Vermont
(7/11/2025)

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

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/10/2025

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/1/2003

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/10/2002

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 106743 / SEC#: 801-40835

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/20/1992 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

520 White Plains Road 3rd Floor, Tarrytown, NY 10591

Mailing Address

Phone number

(914) 846-0100

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

200

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART II A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	7,846
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 12,182,945,000

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/28/2023	Cover Page	Report
10/28/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Karen L. Johnston

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Karen Lynn Johnston's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 7/10/2025

Series 66

Date: 4/1/2003

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/10/2002

FINRA

Current Firm

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTH

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