Karen C. Altfest
ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
New York, NY 10022
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CRD#: 4667780
Professional summary
Karen Caplan Altfest, who also goes by Karen Altfest, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in New York, New York.
Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Karen has worked at 1 firm .
Biography
Recognition for Altfest Personal Wealth Management
300 Top Registered Investment Advisors
Financial Times, 2014, 2015, 2017
Top 10 Rated Wealth Advisors in New York, NY
AdvisoryHQ, 2016, 2017
Leading Registered Investment Advisors
Financial Advisor 2012-2017
Recognition of Our Principals
America’s Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Forbes
Andrew Altfest, 2017
America’s Top 200 Women Advisors
Forbes – Karen Altfest, 2017
Top 1,200 Financial Advisors in the Country
Barron’s – Lew Altfest, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors
?Barron’s – Lew Altfest, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Top 20 Most Influential Women to Watch
InvestmentNews - Karen Altfest, 2015
Top 100 Women Financial Advisors
Financial Times – Karen Altfest, 2014?
The Influencers - Lifetime Achievement Award
Financial Planning - Lew and Karen Altfest, 2013
NAPFA's 30 Most Influential
NAPFA - Lew Altfest, 2013
Invest in Others Charitable Foundation: Community Leadership Award
InvestmentNews - Karen Altfest, 2012
The 50 Distinguished Women in Wealth Management
Wealth Manager – Karen Altfest, 2008-2009
Question & Answer
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Karen Altfest
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 23, 2021 - Present
ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 445 Park Avenue 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022RIA
CRD#: 110130
New York, NY
Past
May 23, 2003 - December 31, 2003
ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 110130
NEW YORK, NY
Past
August 24, 1995 - August 24, 1995
ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 110130
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ALTFEST L J & CO INC | L.J. ALTFEST & CO., INC. | ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 110130 / SEC#: 801-18320
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/2/1983 Approved)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
New York(7/23/2021)
Exams
Current Firm
ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ALTFEST L J & CO INC | L.J. ALTFEST & CO., INC. | ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 110130 / SEC#: 801-18320
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
445 Park Avenue 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 406-0850
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
42
SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,191 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,622,512,064 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 01/26/2024 | ||
| 01/11/2023 | ||
| 10/21/2022 |
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