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Caroline Novak

Investment adviser representative at Sage Rhino Capital in Menlo Park, CA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Caroline Novak is an investment adviser representative at Sage Rhino Capital LLC, an investment adviser managing $884M, and works from its Menlo Park, CA office. Caroline Novak has been registered through Sage Rhino Capital since 15 December 2017, has 25 years in the industry across 3 firms and has passed the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 31.

25
Years in industry
8
Years at firm
3
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 24 October 2026SEC record

Career

Caroline Novak has been an investment adviser representative at Sage Rhino Capital since December 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Sage Rhino Capital LLC is a Menlo Park, CA firm with $884M under management, 196 clients and 4 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

Caroline Novak’s longest registration was 13 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (2004–2018). Before joining Sage Rhino Capital in 2017, Caroline Novak was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Morgan Stanley.

  1. – present · 8 years
    Menlo Park, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 290148
  2. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
    – · 13 years
    Menlo Park, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
  3. Morgan Stanley
    – · 2 years
    San Mateo, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7556

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Caroline Novak is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since December 2017.

  • CaliforniaSince 15 December 2017

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 312 November 2001
Name
Futures Managed Funds Examination
Series 6517 October 2001
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 639 October 2001
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 74 October 2001
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

CRD
4445598
Firm
Sage Rhino Capital · CRD 290148
Office
101 JEFFERSON DRIVE, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
October 2001
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Caroline Novak work?

Caroline Novak is an investment adviser representative registered through Sage Rhino Capital LLC since December 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Is Caroline Novak a financial advisor?

Yes. Caroline Novak has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Sage Rhino Capital since December 2017.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

How many years of experience does Caroline Novak have?

Caroline Novak has 25 years in the financial industry, since October 2001, across 3 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

What exams has Caroline Novak passed?

Caroline Novak has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 31. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in October 2001. FINRA credited Caroline Novak with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Where did Caroline Novak work before Sage Rhino Capital?

Before Sage Rhino Capital, Caroline Novak was registered through Morgan Stanley, January 2002 to August 2004.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Where is Caroline Novak based?

Caroline Novak’s registered office is in Menlo Park, CA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Is Caroline Novak registered with FINRA?

No. Caroline Novak has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

How can I verify Caroline Novak’s record?

Search CRD 4445598 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Caroline Novak’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 24 October 2026

Leadership at Sage Rhino Capital

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4445598, checked 24 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Sage Rhino Capital LLC, filed 25 March 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.