David S. Garelick
GLOBAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403
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CRD#: 2679553
Professional summary
David Scott Garelick, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at GLOBAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Sherman Oaks, California.
David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. David has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 2, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
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Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
Insurance Planning
Education Planning
Estate Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Investment Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.Global Business Management. Non-Investment related. Address: 15250 Ventura Blvd. #710, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 & 23822 Valencia Blvd., Suite #304, Valencia, CA 91355. Nature of business: Business Management Company for high net worth individuals. Position/Title: President. Start date: 05/15/1987. Number of hours devoted during securities trading hours: 30 % of time. Duties: Family office serving as Power of Attorney for some clients with regard to bill pay. Also, act an Executor and trustee for some clients.
2.Global Tax and Accounting. (formerly known as Garelick, Wilkerson & Associates, Inc.). Non-Investment related. Address: 23822 Valencia Blvd., Suite #304, Valencia, CA 91355. Nature of business: Tax & Accounting. Position/Title: President. Start date: 04/01/1999. Number of hours devoted during securities trading hours: 30% of time. Duties: Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts and exempt organizations.
3.The Canet Foundation. Non-Investment related. Address: 15250 Ventura Blvd., Suite 710, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Nature of business: Private foundation. Position/Title: Board Member/Treasurer. Start date: March 5, 2003. Number of hours devoted during securities trading hours: Less than 5% of time. Duties: Attending Board Meeting and voting on corporate resolutions. Treasurer position held, including check writing authority.
4.David Garelick. -Investment related. Address: 15250 Ventura Blvd. #710, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 & 23822 Valencia Blvd., Suite #304, Valencia, CA 91355. Nature of business: Insurance. Position/Title: Independent Insurance Agent. Start date: 01/17/2003. Number of hours devoted during securities trading hours: Less than 5 hours a year. Duties: Independent Insurance Agent selling Accident & Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-term care & Variable contracts/annuities. Appointed with various insurance carriers.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2006
Experience
Current
May 26, 2005 - Present
GLOBAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 15260 Ventura Blvd. Suite 1750, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403Office #2: 23822 Valencia Blvd. Suite 304, Valencia, CA 91355RIA
CRD#: 135234
SHERMAN OAKS, CA
Past
August 21, 2017 - January 22, 2018
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39262
Valencia, CA
Past
July 2, 2002 - December 31, 2014
FINANCIAL WEST GROUP
RIA
CRD#: 16668
VALENCIA, CA
Past
February 24, 1997 - August 21, 2017
FINANCIAL WEST GROUP
BD
CRD#: 16668
VALENCIA, CA
Past
June 21, 1996 - February 24, 1997
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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GLOBAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
GLOBAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 135234 / SEC#: 801-117677
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/26/2019 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2020 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2019 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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(5/26/2005)
IAR
Texas(4/26/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 10/3/1996
Non-Member General Securities ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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GLOBAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
GLOBAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 135234 / SEC#: 801-117677
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/26/2019 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2020 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
23822 Valencia Blvd. Suite 304, Valencia, CA 91355
Mailing Address
Phone number
(661) 286-0044
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3
SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 602 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 218,367,299 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 | ||
| 12/03/2024 | ||
| 02/28/2024 | ||
| 12/22/2022 |
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GLOBAL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 135234Sherman Oaks, CA 91403TRUST BUT VERIFY
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