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Kara L. Berks
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Kearney, NE 68847
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CRD#: 5819662
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Professional summary
Kara Lynn Berks, who also goes by Kara Clausen, Kara Lynn Grauerholz, Kara Oman, is a registered financial advisor currently at STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP. located in Kearney, Nebraska and STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP. located in Kearney, Nebraska.
Kara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Kara has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Kara Clausen | Kara Lynn Grauerholz | Kara Oman
Other business activities
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1) Kara Berks's Insurance Agency; Insurance Agency; Investment-related; 5609 1st Ave Ste C2 Kearney, NE 68847-2438; Insurance (State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates); Owner; Agent; 01/01/2012; 80; 80; Service customers and supervise employees. 2) Zyia; non-investment-related; 9498 S 67000, Sandy, UT 84070; Retail; Distributor/Sales Representative; Sales Representative; 11/1/2019; 0; 0; sales. 3) Bellame; non- investment-related; 4101 Dublin Blvd., Suite F#129, Dublin, CA 94568; Retail; Distributor/Sales Representative; Sales Representative; 4/1/2019; 2; 0; sales. 4) MAKE WELLNESS; non-investment related;169 W 2710 S CIR SUITE 202-A ST, GEORGE, UT 84790; Retail; Independent Contractor; None; 03/13/2025;0;0; none.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 27, 2020 - Present
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.
Office #1: 2715 2nd Ave Ste C, Kearney, NE 68847RIA
CRD#: 3487
Kearney, NE
Current
July 28, 2010 - Present
STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.
Office #1: 2715 2nd Ave Ste C, Kearney, NE 68847BD
CRD#: 43036
Kearney, NE
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".
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.
CRD#: 3487 / SEC#: 801-8184, 8-13379
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/14/1971 Approved)BD
Terminated by SEC on 06/30/2001
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.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.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Iowa(4/2/2024)
IAR
Iowa(4/2/2024)
RR
Kansas(5/2/2012)
IAR
Kansas(4/2/2024)
RR
Nebraska(8/12/2010)
IAR
Nebraska(10/27/2020)
RR
South Dakota(4/2/2024)
IAR
South Dakota(4/2/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.
STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.
CRD#: 3487 / SEC#: 801-8184, 8-13379
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/14/1971 Approved)BD
Terminated by SEC on 06/30/2001
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Contact information
Main Address
One State Farm Plaza B-2, Bloomington, IL 61710-0001
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 447-0740
Established
Delaware since 12/09/1966
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
November
# of Employees
150
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | OWNER | |
| CHEVALIER, JEREL SAM | ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER | 2209892 |
| GRIMES, DAVID ROY | VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 1432710 |
| GRIZZLE, DAVID RAY | ASSISTANT SECRETARY/TREASURER | 4084087 |
| HORTON, STEPHEN LOWELL | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 3124493 |
| JAYNES, DONALD ONEIL | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 3124497 |
| JOSLIN, ROGER SCOTT | DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 262350 |
| KILLIAN, JOHN JOSEPH | DIRECTOR | 2614915 |
| MOORE, DAVID MICHAEL | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 2876793 |
| MOSER, KURT GEORGE | DIRECTOR & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 2065254 |
| RUST, EDWARD BARRY JR | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT | 1450795 |
| THOMAS, HOWARD ANDREW | ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER | 3150520 |
| TIPSORD, MICHAEL LEON | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1943922 |
| TROSINO, VINCENT JOSEPH | DIRECTOR | 1780681 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 38 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 11,294,815,444 |
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