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Katie K. Caster

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CRD#: 5754812
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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.

Katie Kagohara Caster, who also goes by Katie Barbosa, Keith K Barbosa, Keith Kagohara Barbosa, Katie K Caster, Keith Kagohara De Siqueira Branco, Katie Kagohara, was a registered financial professional .

Katie is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2011. Katie had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Katie Barbosa | Keith K Barbosa | Keith Kagohara Barbosa | Katie K Caster | Keith Kagohara De Siqueira Branco | Katie Kagohara

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
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

August 17, 2019 - October 19, 2020

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 104100
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 2, 2016 - August 21, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 2, 2016 - August 21, 2017

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 29, 2012 - February 22, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 27, 2011 - February 22, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SAN DIEGO, CA

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: 2/27/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MS
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.
M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

CRD#: 104100 / SEC#: , 8-52558

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


Main Address
23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Mailing Address
23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone number
(480) 563-2000
Established
Delaware since 04/11/2000
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MARK HOWELLS TRUST, DATED 6/25/1997, MARK HOWELLS TRUSTEEOWNER
SANTAMARIA, KATRINA PATRICIACHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3248779
CRITES, MARCY ANNFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (FINOP)6346298
HOWELLS, MARK STEPHENTRUSTEE FOR MARK HOWELLS TRUST DATED 6/25/1997726921
HOWELLS, MARK STEPHENEXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR726921
JORDAN, CHRISTOPHER SHANECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2843281
KREIZENBECK, TARA LYNNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER7141895

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Company Information


M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

CRD#: 104100

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