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Serena Kim

LPL ENTERPRISE
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
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CRD#: 6379220
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Professional summary


Serena Kim is a registered financial advisor currently at LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC located in Carlsbad, California.

Serena is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Serena has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1) 01/24/2025 - Serena Kim - Non-Variable Insurance - Covered CA Insurance Broker, CalChoice and Choice Builder Broker, Health Insurance Broker, Ancillary Health Insurance Broker, Health Broker with Word & Brown GA, Health Insurance Broker (multiple carriers) - INV Related - At Carlsbad, CA - Start Date 04/15/2016 - 30hrs/mth - 10hrs During Trading 2) 01/24/2025 - SRK Consulting Services - Business Owner - Marketing and Business Administrative Consulting Services - Not INV Related - At La Jolla, CA - Start Date 05/04/2018 - 10hrs/mth - 0hrs During Trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 14, 2024 - Present

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

Office #1: 2173 Salk Ave. Suite 250 #42, Carlsbad, CA 92008
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8733
CARLSBAD, CA
Current

November 14, 2024 - Present

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

Office #1: 2173 Salk Ave. Suite 250 #42, Carlsbad, CA 92008
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8733
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

October 13, 2016 - November 14, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

August 27, 2014 - November 14, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
CARLSBAD, CA

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".
LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

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
Alaska
(11/14/2024)
RR
Arizona
(11/14/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(12/11/2024)
RR
California
(11/14/2024)
IAR
California
(11/14/2024)
RR
Colorado
(5/13/2025)
RR
Delaware
(4/17/2025)
RR
Florida
(5/8/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(11/14/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(11/14/2024)
RR
Ohio
(4/17/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/23/2025)
RR
Texas
(11/14/2024)
IAR
Texas
(11/14/2024)
RR
Utah
(1/2/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(4/17/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/7/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LE
LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC
APPALACHIAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION | LPLE | LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC | LPL ENTERPRISE | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION WILL DO INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS ONLY IN CALIFORNIA AS HARVEST ADVISORS | HARVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 8733 / SEC#: 801-130883, 8-26037

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/7/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/29/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2023 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2023 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
Delaware since 05/25/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,650

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

A58 LPLE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LPL HOLDINGS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
HORAN-ADAMS, KIRBY LEPAKCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. PRESIDENT5097259
MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMASPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP3178848
MORRISON, STEVEN PHILIPSECRETARY4529345
SHEEHAN, RICHARD STEVENSVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3096567

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts114,002
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 18,862,098,900

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/25/2025
Cover Page

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Company Information


LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

CRD#: 8733Carlsbad, CA 92008

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