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James S. Turo

GT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Los Angeles, CA 90094
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CRD#: 2083402
JT

Professional summary


James Steven Turo is a registered financial advisor currently at GT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Los Angeles, California and GT SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14, Series 28 and Series 24 exams.

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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.
ALSO SERVE AS Managing Director of GT Securities, Inc., a Registered Broker-Dealer, CEO OF GROWTHINK, INC., A STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLANNING ADVISORY FIRM, AND AS GROWTH ADVISOR WITH GUIDING METRICS, A STRATEGIC DASHBOARD AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS PROVIDER / DEVELOPER, and as Managing Member of GT Investment Management LLC, a to-be-formed Registered Investment Advisory Firm. GT Securities Inc. as Managing Director.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 30, 2023 - Present

GT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 12130 Millennium Drive Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
RIA
CRD#: 325619
Los Angeles, CA
Current

February 27, 2002 - Present

GT SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094Office #2: 12130 Millennium Drive Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
BD
CRD#: 116012
Los Angeles, CA
Past

July 27, 2018 - August 13, 2018

FIVE 9 SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 114853
LADERA RANCH, CA
Past

May 17, 2005 - April 4, 2007

INNOVATION CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133551
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 17, 2003 - November 24, 2003

CLARIS ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 126037
VIENNA, VA
Past

September 17, 1990 - May 4, 1993

F.N. WOLF & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13051

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
(2/13/2024)
RR
Arizona
(4/23/2020)
IAR
Arizona
(8/16/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(2/29/2024)
RR
California
(3/11/2002)
IAR
California
(6/30/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(6/17/2021)
RR
Delaware
(5/21/2020)
IAR
Delaware
(10/8/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(12/16/2021)
RR
Florida
(9/8/2020)
IAR
Florida
(12/16/2024)
RR
Georgia
(9/3/2008)
IAR
Idaho
(10/3/2025)
RR
Indiana
(4/29/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(9/29/2022)
RR
Maine
(2/22/2024)
RR
Maryland
(6/7/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/15/2021)
RR
Michigan
(6/23/2021)
IAR
Michigan
(9/17/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(2/27/2024)
RR
Missouri
(9/9/2021)
RR
Montana
(2/13/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(2/22/2024)
RR
Nevada
(5/27/2021)
IAR
Nevada
(9/15/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/24/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(5/27/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(10/2/2024)
RR
New York
(8/4/2008)
IAR
New York
(5/29/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(4/1/2024)
IAR
North Dakota
(10/22/2025)
RR
Ohio
(4/23/2020)
RR
Oregon
(5/4/2020)
IAR
Oregon
(10/17/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(4/29/2024)
IAR
South Dakota
(10/14/2025)
IAR
Tennessee
(9/17/2025)
RR
Texas
(6/16/2009)
IAR
Texas
(5/20/2024)
RR
Utah
(3/4/2020)
RR
Vermont
(4/10/2024)
RR
Virginia
(6/25/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/11/2024)
IAR
Wyoming
(10/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/16/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 1/15/2002
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GI
GT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
GT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 325619 / SEC#: 801-134784

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2024 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2023 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/7/2025 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/2024 Approved)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/3/2025 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/11/2025 Approved)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2025 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2024 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2024 Approved)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/16/2025 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2024 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2025 Approved)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/9/2025 Approved)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2025 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2024 Conditional Restricted)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/9/2025 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
12130 Millennium Drive Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 954-2013
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC ADV PART 2A (9/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts30
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,500,000

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Company Information


GT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 325619Los Angeles, CA 90094

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