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Paul R. Black

WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2974
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CRD#: 2513132
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Professional summary


Paul Russell Black, who also goes by Paul Black, is a registered financial advisor currently at WCM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT located in Laguna Beach, California.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Paul has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Paul Black

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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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
Past

October 3, 1997 - December 22, 1997

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

March 7, 1997 - October 3, 1997

PASADENA FUND SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28494

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(5/5/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/28/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

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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