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Karyn Pistone

STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
Pepper Pike, OH 44122
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CRD#: 859379
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Professional summary


Karyn Pistone, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in Pepper Pike, Ohio.

Karyn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1978. Karyn has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Retirement Planning
Divorce Planning
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Estate Planning
Insurance Planning
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.
Insurance POSITION: Agent NATURE: Life, Long Term Care and Disability INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: START DATE: 09/15/1977 ADDRESS: 29525 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 305, Pepper Pike, OH 44122 DESCRIPTION: Insurance provided as a result of financial planning Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Pistone Wealth Advisors. Inv Related. 29525 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 305, Pepper Pike, OH 44122. Investment Management and Financial Planning. Financial Advisor. Start Date 4/6/2017. 160 hours/month; 130 hours/month during securities trading hours. Provide investment advisory and financial planning services.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1996

Experience


Current

December 13, 2023 - Present

STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 29525 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 305, Pepper Pike, OH 44122
RIA
CRD#: 283816
Pepper Pike, OH
Past

May 11, 2015 - December 14, 2023

BEACON FINANCIAL ADVISORY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 174334
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

June 5, 2012 - August 9, 2017

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

June 1, 2012 - June 1, 2015

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
Cleveland, OH
Past

June 1, 2012 - August 9, 2017

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
Cleveland, OH
Past

April 28, 2010 - June 1, 2012

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5478
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

April 23, 2010 - June 1, 2012

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

February 13, 2007 - May 21, 2010

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20580
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

February 12, 2007 - May 21, 2010

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

January 24, 2003 - February 12, 2007

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 9, 2003 - May 8, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

January 9, 2003 - February 12, 2007

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

March 16, 2001 - January 16, 2003

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 17, 1997 - March 20, 2001

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 20, 1996 - July 11, 1997

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 11, 1994 - June 18, 1996

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 21, 1978 - December 12, 1990

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
A. CARMI FINANCIAL, INC. | YOUNG AMERICAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOZNY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | VERITAS BOSTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUE NORTH WEALTH PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | THE LOWRIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | TAMARACK TRAIL INVESTMENT PARTNERS | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SPAIN & SMITH WEALTH ADVISORS | RIVERVIEW WEALTH PARTNERS | RIVERBEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | RENO TAHOE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURPOSEFUL WEALTH | PISTONE WEALTH ADVISORS | PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS | PARK EDGE ADVISORS | PALATINE HILL, LLC | NILSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | NEXTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEW VIEW WEALTH ADVISORY | MCCANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAJIED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | KYROS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KOWAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JF WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INVESSENT WEALTH MANAGEMENRT | INTERSECTING WEALTH, LLC | GIERL AUGUSTINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GENERATIONS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREITAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FLAGSHIP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FELLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMERITUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLAPBOARD HILL PRIVATE WEALTH | CENTURY WEALTH PARTNERS | BARNWOOD CAPITAL | AUGUST WEALTH ADVISORS | ACMEJACKWEALTHMANAGEMENT

CRD#: 283816 / SEC#: 801-108211

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2016 Approved)

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
Ohio
(12/14/2023)
IAR
Texas
(12/13/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/19/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/11/1978
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


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STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
A. CARMI FINANCIAL, INC. | YOUNG AMERICAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOZNY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | VERITAS BOSTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUE NORTH WEALTH PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | THE LOWRIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | TAMARACK TRAIL INVESTMENT PARTNERS | SYNERGY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SPAIN & SMITH WEALTH ADVISORS | RIVERVIEW WEALTH PARTNERS | RIVERBEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA | RENO TAHOE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURPOSEFUL WEALTH | PISTONE WEALTH ADVISORS | PIERCE WEALTH PARTNERS | PARK EDGE ADVISORS | PALATINE HILL, LLC | NILSEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | NEXTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEW VIEW WEALTH ADVISORY | MCCANN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAJIED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | KYROS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KOWAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JF WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | INVESSENT WEALTH MANAGEMENRT | INTERSECTING WEALTH, LLC | GIERL AUGUSTINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GENERATIONS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREITAS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FLAGSHIP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FELLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMERITUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLAPBOARD HILL PRIVATE WEALTH | CENTURY WEALTH PARTNERS | BARNWOOD CAPITAL | AUGUST WEALTH ADVISORS | ACMEJACKWEALTHMANAGEMENT

CRD#: 283816 / SEC#: 801-108211

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3750 Park East Drive Suite 200, Beachwood, OH 44122
Mailing Address
Phone number
(440) 519-2500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
181

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SWA PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE 06.2025 (6/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,432
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,905,828,030

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Company Information


STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 283816Pepper Pike, OH 44122

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