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Kariann L. Munson

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC
Des Moines, IA 50309
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CRD#: 5276251
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Professional summary

Kariann Lynn Munson, who also goes by Kariann Lynn Grimm, Kariann Munson, is a registered financial professional currently at DIRECTED SERVICES LLC located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Kariann is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Kariann has worked at 1 firm and has passed the SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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No

Aliases

Kariann Lynn Grimm | Kariann Munson

Other business activities

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None

Experience

Current

January 30, 2007 - Present

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 699 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
BD
CRD#: 21675
Des Moines, IA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 1/29/2007
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 10/22/2013
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

DS
DIRECTED SERVICES LLC
DIRECTED SERVICES LLC | DIRECTED SERVICES, LLC | DIRECTED SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 21675 / SEC#: 801-32675, 8-39104

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
Suite 200 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mailing Address
Suite 1350 699 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone number
(515) 410-3008
Established
Delaware since 12/01/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VENERABLE HOLDINGS, INCSHAREHOLDER
BROWN, KENNETH LEEPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BOARD MEMBER5621811
ELLIS, ANGELA LEACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5969191
GELFAND, RICHARD EDWARDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5255203
HARDING, KRISTI LYNNBOARD MEMBER4017100

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Company Information

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 21675Des Moines, IA 50309

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