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Celina M. Whinery

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
Westlake Village, CA 91362
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CRD#: 5343775
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Professional summary


Celina M Whinery, who also goes by Celina Marie Krall, Celina Marie Purdue, Celina Marie Whinery, is a registered financial professional currently at PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Westlake Village, California.

Celina is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Celina has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Celina Marie Krall | Celina Marie Purdue | Celina Marie Whinery

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 22, 2025 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 4195 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Suite 250, Westlake Village, CA 91362
BD
CRD#: 35747
Westlake Village, CA
Past

July 16, 2024 - January 2, 2025

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Westlake Village, CA
Past

September 16, 2010 - May 28, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

September 16, 2010 - May 28, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - June 18, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
OXNARD, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - June 18, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
OXNARD, CA
Past

September 18, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
OXNARD, CA
Past

June 29, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
OXNARD, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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RR
California
(8/22/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/14/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PK
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS | SARATOGA 21ST, LTD. | PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35747 / SEC#: , 8-46844

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


Main Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Mailing Address
80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Phone number
(518) 436-3536
Established
New York since 12/16/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PKS HOLDINGS, LLCHOLDING CO.
BOHLEY, TRACEY LEACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4826937
FLOUTON, KATHERINE MARIEPRESIDENT4405001
KVAM, PETER DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4301918
MOTTA, CHRISTOPHER JOHNCOO2741133
PURCELL, JOHN PETERC.E.O.1664678

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration2

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Company Information


PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747Westlake Village, CA 91362

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