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Caryn E. Kennedy

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CRD#: 4832506
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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.

Caryn Elizabeth Kennedy, who also goes by Caryn E Kennedy, Caryn Elizabeth Kennedy-merrill, Caryn Elizabeth Kennedy, Caryn Kennedy, Caryn Elizabeth Merrill, was a registered financial professional .

Caryn is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Caryn had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Caryn E Kennedy | Caryn Elizabeth Kennedy-Merrill | Caryn Elizabeth Kennedy | Caryn Kennedy | Caryn Elizabeth Merrill

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

July 17, 2020 - July 20, 2020

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SALEM, NY
Past

October 14, 2019 - July 17, 2020

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
SALEM, NY
Past

December 6, 2016 - December 31, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
LATHAM, NY
Past

September 9, 2016 - November 7, 2016

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MALTA, NY
Past

December 7, 2011 - October 23, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Past

December 7, 2011 - October 23, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Past

February 25, 2011 - December 23, 2011

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

February 18, 2011 - December 14, 2011

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
GLENS FALLS, NY
Past

May 15, 2009 - February 28, 2011

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Past

February 8, 2008 - February 2, 2009

TSA MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 106440
GLEN HEAD, NY
Past

February 1, 2008 - February 2, 2009

HALLIDAY FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31741
ALBANY, NY
Past

March 6, 2007 - February 12, 2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/25/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SA
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
SECURITIES AMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES | WILLIAMS, WILD & LARSON SECURITIES, INC. | TYMAN SECURITIES, INC. | TMG SECURITIES, INC. | SECURITIES AMERICA, INC. | SECURITIES AMERICA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 10205 / SEC#: , 8-26602

BD
Terminated by SEC on 08/17/2024
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 03/08/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SECURITIES AMERICA FINANCIAL CORP.SHAREHOLDER
CHAFFEE, HAROLD GERARDVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2905661
CORNICK, GREGORY ALLENDIRECTOR3132991
FORD, ERINN JUNEINTERIM PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CEO2176816
GERB, JASON HARRISSVP, CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER3021815
HULETT, KIRK JESSEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGY & PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, DIRECTOR2528380
PRICE, JAMES DALECHAIRMAN1243224
SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR2627931
SCHMIDT, DAVID MARTINTREASURER, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5675524

Disclosures


Regulatory Event58
Arbitration27
Bond5

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Company Information


SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

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