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Aaron P. Karas

INSIGHT WEALTH STRATEGIES
San Ramon, CA 94583
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CRD#: 5302655
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Professional summary


Aaron Paul Karas, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at INSIGHT WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC located in San Ramon, California.

Aaron is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Aaron has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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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CFP®

Experience


Current

April 27, 2018 - Present

INSIGHT WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 2603 Camino Ramon Suite 350, San Ramon, CA 94583
RIA
CRD#: 293644
San Ramon, CA
Past

April 27, 2018 - December 11, 2019

MUTUAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13092
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 30, 2015 - May 9, 2018

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 30, 2015 - May 9, 2018

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 18, 2013 - September 28, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Past

March 18, 2013 - September 28, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Past

October 1, 2012 - February 21, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 1, 2012 - February 21, 2013

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 16, 2009 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 16, 2009 - October 1, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 31, 2008 - April 17, 2009

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
WOODLANDS, TX
Past

February 7, 2008 - April 17, 2009

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
WOODLANDS, TX

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".
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INSIGHT WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
INSIGHT WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 293644 / SEC#: 801-112986

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(4/30/2018)
IAR
Texas
(4/27/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/12/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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INSIGHT WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
INSIGHT WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 293644 / SEC#: 801-112986

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2603 Camino Ramon Suite 350, San Ramon, CA 94583
Mailing Address
Phone number
(925) 659-8020
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (2/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,962
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 932,033,936

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Company Information


INSIGHT WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 293644San Ramon, CA 94583

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