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Asoka G. Weeraratne

UTA LLC
Vancouver, WA 98663
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CRD#: 2614002
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Professional summary


Asoka Gaminee Weeraratne, who also goes by John Gaminee Mclain, is a registered financial advisor currently at UTA LLC located in Vancouver, Washington.

Asoka is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Asoka has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 72, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John Gaminee Mclain

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) Bear Cap LLC. Not investment related. 8672 SE 133rd Pl Happy Valley, OR 97086. Rental Property. Owner. Start 1/2020. 2 Hr/Mo. 0 Trading Hr/Mo. Maintain rents,property, pay taxes. 2) Rental Property. Not investment related. 2804-2806 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98663. Rental Property. Owner. Start 4/2021. 2 Hr/Mo, 0 Trading Hr.Manage rental property. 3) Kelly International; Not Investment Related; 4513 NE 91st Way, Vancouver, WA 98665; Clothing, Manufacturing, Retail Clothing sales; CEO; 5/5/2022; 10 hrs/mo; 0 during trading; manufacturing and sale of clothing online.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

July 30, 2021 - Present

UTA LLC

Office #1: 2800 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98663
RIA
CRD#: 315427
Vancouver, WA
Past

July 30, 2021 - December 31, 2022

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Vancouver, WA
Past

January 3, 2011 - August 5, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
VANCOUVER, WA
Past

January 3, 2011 - August 5, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
VANCOUVER, WA
Past

February 10, 2006 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
PORTLAND, OR
Past

May 2, 2001 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
PORTLAND, OR
Past

August 19, 1996 - May 2, 2001

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 18, 1995 - August 19, 1996

FIRST INTERSTATE INVESTMENTS,INC.

BD
CRD#: 17101
Past

May 19, 1995 - November 17, 1995

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA

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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UTA LLC
UPTOWN ADVISORS | UTA LLC

CRD#: 315427 / SEC#: 801-121768

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2021 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
Oregon
(10/28/2024)
IAR
Washington
(7/30/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/18/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 72
Date: 1/2/2023
Government Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


UL
UTA LLC
UPTOWN ADVISORS | UTA LLC

CRD#: 315427 / SEC#: 801-121768

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2800 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98663
Mailing Address
Phone number
(360) 360-0344
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV2A (2/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts257
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 186,732,601

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Company Information


UTA LLC

CRD#: 315427Vancouver, WA 98663

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