JM

John M. Macarthur

WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2974
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CRD#: 1904282
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Professional summary


John Matthew Macarthur, who also goes by Matt Macarthur, 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 1990. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 82, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Matt Macarthur

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 5, 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

January 20, 2012 - December 31, 2012

GRAND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127700
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

July 21, 2005 - March 27, 2006

FORTE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 38373
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 20, 2001 - July 21, 2003

AMERICAN SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43730
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 27, 2001 - October 1, 2008

PRAETORIAN GUARD, A DIVISION OF CENTURION ALLIANCE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110036
CARMEL, CA
Past

April 15, 1992 - May 1, 2000

TEMPLETON/FRANKLIN INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 27884
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

April 4, 1991 - September 13, 1991

TEMPLETON FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3329
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

October 30, 1990 - January 9, 1991

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
HOUSTON, TX

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
(5/5/2011)
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
(1/2/2013)
RR
Texas
(1/2/2013)
IAR
Texas
(2/8/2023)
RR
Utah
(1/2/2013)
RR
Vermont
(1/2/2013)
RR
Virgin Islands
(3/19/2024)
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
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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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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
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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