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John G. Karl

WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2974
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CRD#: 1335803
JK

Professional summary


John Gavin Karl is a registered financial advisor currently at WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT located in Laguna Beach, California and IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Laguna Beach, California.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. John has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 82, Series 6, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

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Question & Answer


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.
1) WCM Investment Management; Investment Related; Registered Investment Advisor; Portfolio Specialist; Start date 8/1/2010; 200 hours per month;140 hours per month during trading hours; Business development 2) In Addition to Being an Investment Advisor Representative of WCM Investment Management, this associate is a registered representative of IMST Distributors, LLC, An unaffiliated broker dealer. The associate is a registered representative for Purposes of IMST Distributors, LLC.

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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

May 6, 2011 - Present

WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 281 Brooks Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2974
RIA
CRD#: 104702
Laguna Beach, CA
Current

January 2, 2013 - Present

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 281 Brooks Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
BD
CRD#: 130745
Laguna Beach, CA
Past

October 17, 2011 - December 31, 2012

GRAND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127700
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

September 25, 2009 - June 2, 2010

AVONDALE CONQUEST, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 122821
SAUSALITO, CA
Past

February 13, 2003 - March 3, 2003

CAI INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38741
MIAMI, FL
Past

May 28, 1996 - December 16, 1999

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

December 8, 1989 - February 6, 1992

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 8, 1989 - February 6, 1992

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 26, 1988 - March 23, 1989

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

May 11, 1987 - October 27, 1988

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
Past

August 2, 1986 - June 2, 1987

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

March 7, 1986 - July 21, 1986

COMMERCE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17140
Past

October 17, 1985 - February 7, 1986

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
Past

January 23, 1985 - October 28, 1985

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250

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".
WI
WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 104702 / SEC#: 801-11916

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/1976 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(1/2/2013)
RR
Alaska
(1/2/2013)
RR
Arizona
(1/2/2013)
RR
Arkansas
(1/2/2013)
IAR
California
(5/6/2011)
RR
California
(1/2/2013)
RR
Colorado
(1/2/2013)
RR
Connecticut
(1/2/2013)
RR
Delaware
(1/2/2013)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/2/2013)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2013)
RR
Georgia
(1/2/2013)
RR
Hawaii
(1/2/2013)
RR
Idaho
(1/2/2013)
RR
Illinois
(1/2/2013)
RR
Indiana
(1/2/2013)
RR
Iowa
(1/2/2013)
RR
Kansas
(1/2/2013)
RR
Kentucky
(1/2/2013)
RR
Louisiana
(1/2/2013)
RR
Maine
(1/2/2013)
RR
Maryland
(1/2/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/2/2013)
RR
Michigan
(1/2/2013)
RR
Minnesota
(1/2/2013)
RR
Mississippi
(1/2/2013)
RR
Missouri
(1/2/2013)
RR
Montana
(1/2/2013)
RR
Nebraska
(1/2/2013)
RR
Nevada
(1/2/2013)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/2/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2013)
RR
New Mexico
(1/2/2013)
RR
New York
(1/2/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(1/2/2013)
RR
North Dakota
(1/2/2013)
RR
Ohio
(1/2/2013)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/2/2013)
RR
Oregon
(1/2/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/2/2013)
RR
Puerto Rico
(1/2/2015)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/2/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(1/2/2013)
RR
South Dakota
(1/2/2013)
RR
Tennessee
(1/20/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/2/2013)
RR
Utah
(1/2/2013)
RR
Vermont
(1/2/2013)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2013)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2013)
RR
West Virginia
(1/2/2013)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/2/2013)
RR
Wyoming
(1/2/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/14/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 11/14/1996
National Commodity Futures Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WI
WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 104702 / SEC#: 801-11916

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/1976 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
281 Brooks Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2974
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 380-0200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
102

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WCM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE 2025 (7/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,438
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 74,688,235,740

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/16/2025
Cover Page
01/16/2025
06/20/2023
10/25/2022

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Company Information


WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 104702Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2974

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