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Karen W. Spero

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CRD#: 460620
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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 Weaver Spero, CFP®, who also goes by Karen Sue Spero, Karen Weaver Sweeney, Karen Sue Weaver, was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1972. Karen had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 1 and Series 00 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Karen Sue Spero | Karen Weaver Sweeney | Karen Sue Weaver

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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CFP®

Experience


Past

January 2, 1996 - October 7, 2016

SPERO-SMITH INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105428
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

June 15, 1988 - February 2, 1994

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
Past

May 27, 1988 - June 20, 1988

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
Past

January 11, 1985 - June 21, 1988

CIDCO INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10769
Past

May 27, 1980 - February 3, 1984

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
Past

June 23, 1977 - January 15, 1985

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774
Past

November 24, 1975 - July 23, 1977

WILL S. HALLE & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2114
Past

October 27, 1972 - December 14, 1975

FIRST MIDWEST CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5512

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/22/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/21/1972
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 3/17/1973
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


SI
SPERO-SMITH INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.
SPERO SMITH INVESTMENT ADVISERS INC | SPERO-SMITH INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 105428 / SEC#: 801-20893

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Contact information


Main Address
50 Public Square Terminal Tower, Suite 2700, Cleveland, OH 44113
Mailing Address
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# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (8/12/2016)

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Company Information


SPERO-SMITH INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 105428

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