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ChFC
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ChFC

Karen Boykin

23 Years of Experience
Ellisville, MO
3 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Karen Boykin is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at LPL Financial LLC, based in Ellisville, MO, with 23 years of industry experience. Karen is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 1,986,990 clients with $820B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
28129 advisors
Number of Clients
1,986,990 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$412K average
Assets Under Management
$819.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$1K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

The maximum account fee is 2.50% and is negotiable between the client and the advisor. Fees are based on total assets in the account and payable quarterly in advance.

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Location

16290 Westwoods Business Park, Ellisville, MO, 63021

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Customer Dispute
April 2020
Award / Judgment
Customer Dispute
January 2017
Withdrawn
Customer Dispute
April 2009
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Karen is involved with several business activities, including Boykin Financial Group and Boykin Tax & Consulting, both for tax/investment purposes, requiring minimal time. She also operates under Westward Financial Strategies as a DBA for her LPL business, dedicating significantly more than full-time hours, and manages fixed insurance sales under the same DBA, requiring a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
April 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
April 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Osaic Wealth, INC.
January 2024 - April 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
January 2024 - April 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos
Woodbury Financial Services, INC.Broker
December 2015 - January 2024 · 8 yrs 1 mo
Woodbury Financial Services, INC.
December 2015 - January 2024 · 8 yrs 1 mo
Park Avenue Securities LLC
August 2010 - December 2015 · 5 yrs 4 mos
Park Avenue Securities LLCBroker
August 2010 - December 2015 · 5 yrs 4 mos
Hornor, Townsend & Kent, INC.
May 2008 - June 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Hornor, Townsend & Kent, INC.Broker
May 2008 - June 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Eagle Strategies LLC
October 2005 - May 2008 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Nylife Securities LLCBroker
March 2003 - May 2008 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Mwa Financial Services, INC.Broker
April 2002 - February 2003 · 10 mos
State Registrations8 states
CACOILKSMOSCTNTX
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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