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John M. Gorlow

CARDIFF PARK ADVISORS
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA
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CRD#: 1175863
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Professional summary


John Michael Gorlow, who also goes by John M Gorlow, is a registered financial advisor currently at CARDIFF PARK ADVISORS located in Cardiff By The Sea, California.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John M Gorlow

Other business activities


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CHECK FREE. 701 B ST SUITE 440 SAN DIEGO CA 92007 760-271-6311. NON INVESTMENT RELATED. STARTED 07/2001. NATURE OF BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, POSITION SALES, APPOX 15 HOURS PER WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS DUITES BUSINESS DEVELOPEMENT.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 4, 2003 - Present

CARDIFF PARK ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 126752
CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA
Past

September 14, 1994 - August 15, 1996

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 2, 1990 - September 21, 1994

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 25, 1987 - February 20, 1990

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 1, 1986 - April 6, 1987

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 12, 1985 - December 22, 1986

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 23, 1983 - January 31, 1985

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

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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CARDIFF PARK ADVISORS
CARDIFF ADVISORS, LLC | CARDIFF PARK ADVISORS,LLC | CARDIFF PARK ADVISORS

CRD#: 126752 / SEC#: 801-66660

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2006 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2006 Terminated)

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
California
(6/4/2003)
IAR
Texas
(5/4/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/18/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CARDIFF PARK ADVISORS
CARDIFF ADVISORS, LLC | CARDIFF PARK ADVISORS,LLC | CARDIFF PARK ADVISORS

CRD#: 126752 / SEC#: 801-66660

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/3/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2006 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2006 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Carlsbad, CA
Mailing Address
338 Via Vera Cruz Suite 240, San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone number
(760) 635-7526
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CARDIFF PARK ADVISORS ADV (9/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,524
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,831,567,626

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Company Information


CARDIFF PARK ADVISORS

CRD#: 126752Cardiff By The Sea, CA

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