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Karen M. Ho Smith

KCCS MANAGEMENT
Weston, CT
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CRD#: 703413
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Professional summary


Karen Mae Ho Smith, who also goes by Karen Mae Ho, Karen Mae Ho-ryan, is a registered financial advisor currently at KCCS MANAGEMENT INC. located in Weston, Connecticut.

Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Karen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Karen Mae Ho | Karen Mae Ho-Ryan

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 9, 2017 - Present

KCCS MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 284944
Weston, CT
Past

May 7, 2007 - June 29, 2017

KMH MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 143036
WESTON, CT
Past

October 12, 1990 - October 30, 2013

ROTHSCHILD LIEBERMAN LLC

BD
CRD#: 10030
GREENWICH, CT
Past

August 3, 1990 - October 26, 1990

MINOTAUR SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 23129
Past

January 12, 1987 - July 13, 1990

PENDRICK REEVES ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7623
Past

December 2, 1983 - January 16, 1987

LIME TRADING CORP

BD
CRD#: 11826
Past

November 1, 1981 - August 2, 1982

PRESCOTT, BALL & TURBEN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7656

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
Connecticut
(3/9/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/20/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


KM
KCCS MANAGEMENT INC.
KCCS MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 284944 / SEC#:

Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Weston, CT
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 222-8318
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 33,323,792

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Company Information


KCCS MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 284944Weston, CT

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