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Karen Derose

Advisor at OSAIC

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Firm

OSAIC

Location

Chicago, IL 60631

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

30 years

About

Karen Derose is a financial advisor at Osaic with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 29 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Fab5 Consulting, providing consulting services to the financial services industry on building and maintaining fee-based financial planning practices. Osaic Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a comprehensive investment process incorporating risk tolerance, asset allocation, and portfolio optimization, and supports a large network of advisors with access to multiple custodial platforms and a range of investment options.

Client services

Based on OSAIC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on OSAIC

Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on OSAIC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally up to $25,000, can exceed for high net worth individuals; Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services fixed fees from $500 to $15,000; Retirement Plan Consulting Services fixed fees from $1,000 to $100,000.

Percentage

$0 - $5,500: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program $5,500 - $10,000: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program $10,000+: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program

Commissions

Advisory Representatives may receive commissions as registered representatives or insurance agents for securities or insurance product sales outside advisory accounts.

Project-based

$0 - $750 per hour for financial planning and consulting services, Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services, and Retirement Plan Consulting Services.

Other

Account minimum: $5,500 to $10,000 depending on program Fee-only: Advisory fees negotiated individually by Advisory Representatives; often asset-based fees with wrap or non-wrap structures; fees can be up to 3% annually for Plan Participant Retirement Program; fee schedules vary by program and Advisory Representative.

Location

8755 West Higgins Road, Suite 200

Chicago, IL 60631

Most active in

Florida · Illinois · New Jersey · North Carolina · South Carolina · Texas

Work history

OSAIC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation

1996 - 2025 (29 years)

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Business activities & affiliations

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