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Michael L. Karapetian

LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Woodland Hills, CA 91303
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CRD#: 2904615
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Professional summary


Michael Lazari Karapetian, who also goes by Michael L Karapetian, is a registered financial advisor currently at LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Woodland Hills, California and LYNDHURST SECURITIES INC. located in Glendale, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael L Karapetian

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) LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE- 6928 OWENSMOUTH AVE. #200, WOODLANDS HILLS, CA 91303; FEE BASED MONEY MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED; PRESIDENT; DAY TO DAY MONEY MANAGEMENT OF INVESTMENTS; 90% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY. 2) LAZARI ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. - 6928 OWENSMOUTH AVE #200, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91303, CORPORATION, ESTATE PLANNING, LIFE INSURANCE SALES AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, DIRECT BUSINESS SALES IN ANNUITIES, REAL ESTATE, 1031-EXCHANGES, PRESIDENT, 5% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY. 3) TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR; LAZARI ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES 6928 OWENSMOUTH AVE. #200, WOODLAND HILLS, CA, USA 91303; TRUSTEE SERVICES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DISTRIBUTION OF TRUST ASSETS, CARRYING OUT INSTRUCTIONS OF TRUST) AND EXECUTOR SERVICES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE); START DATE WITH BUSINESS: 2018-01-10; HRS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS DURING TRADING HRS:0; HRS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS OUTSIDE TRADING HRS:2; PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL YEARLY COMPENSATION EXPECTED TO BE DERIVED FROM THE BUSINESS: 20. 4) JAMED, LLC - 6928 OWENSMOUTH AVE STE 200 WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91303; REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; MANAGING MEMBER; ADMINISTERING TO BUILDING RELATED ACTIVITIES; 1% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY. 5) POMPEII HOLDINGS LLC - 300 DELAWARE AVE. SUITE 210-A, WILMINGTON, DE 19801; INVESTING IN SMALL BUSINESSES THAT NEED CAPITAL INJECTION; PASSIVE INVESTOR, ONLY PROVIDING CAPITAL; COMPENSATED BY PERCENTAGE OF PROFITS OR INTEREST ON CAPITAL INJECTION; 1% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY. 6)TORTUGA HOLDING COMPANY, LLC - 300 W. GLENOAKS BLVD. SUITE 202 GLENDALE, CA 91202; MANAGING MEMBER; HOLDING COMPANY FOR PURPOSE OF HOLDING INTEREST IN DIFFERENT SMALL, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESSES; 1% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY. 7) MANAGING MEMBER - BROKEN WINDOW PRODUCTIONS, LLC, 4330 TALOFA AVENUE, TOLUCA LAKE, CA 91602; MANAGING MEMBER (50%) OF FILM PRODUCTION/FINANCING LLC; COMPENSATION TO BE BASED ON BOX OFFICE TICKET AND STREAMING SALES; 1% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY. 8) DBA: IRON HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT - 300 W. GLENOAKS BLVD. SUITE 202 GLENDALE, CA 91202; DBA USED FOR LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. BUSINESS TRANSACTED IN GLENDALE OFFICE ONLY. 9) MORAVIAN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 1200 MAIN STREET, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018; TRUSTEE ON BOARD; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; MEET WITH BOARD ON A QUARTERLY BASIS TO DISCUSS COLLEGE POLICIES; APPROVING THE COLLEGE'S MISSION AND OBJECTIVES; ADVISING THE PRESIDENT ON SCHOOL MATTERS; 1% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY. 10) TRUSTEE/BOARD MEMBER - MERLIN TUTTLE'S BAT CONSERVATION, 5000 MISSION OAKS BLVD #141, AUSTIN, TX 78735; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO INSPIRE BAT CONSERVATION WORLDWIDE; 1% OF TIME DEVOTED; UNPAID. 11) HONEY BADGER CAPITAL LLC, GENERAL PARTNER TO HONEY BADGER OPPORTUNITIES FUND LP. 5% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY. 12) KARAPETIAN ANIMAL RESCUE ENVIRONMENT FOUNDATION (KARE FOUNDATION) - PRESIDENT; NON PROFIT 501(c) 3 TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION FOCUSING ON ANIMAL RESCUE, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. 1% OF TIME DEVOTED; UNPAID.

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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

January 2, 2015 - Present

LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 6928 Owensmouth Ave. #200, Woodland Hills, CA 91303
RIA
CRD#: 172932
Woodland Hills, CA
Current

August 1, 2022 - Present

LYNDHURST SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 300 W Glenoaks Blvd Suite 202, Glendale, CA 91202Office #2: 6928 Owensmouth Ave Suite 200, Woodland Hills, CA 91303
BD
CRD#: 315582
Glendale, CA
Past

September 26, 2008 - December 31, 2017

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140808
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

September 26, 2008 - December 1, 2021

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

June 27, 2007 - September 26, 2008

MORGAN PEABODY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38306
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

January 15, 2004 - June 22, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 14667
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

November 3, 2003 - June 22, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

October 24, 2001 - November 4, 2003

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
THOUSAND OAKS, CA
Past

February 13, 2001 - November 4, 2003

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 15, 2000 - February 12, 2001

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 30, 1999 - June 1, 2000

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

October 21, 1998 - July 2, 1999

SUMMIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7246
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

November 11, 1997 - October 21, 1998

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 28, 1997 - October 17, 1997

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 28, 1997 - October 17, 1997

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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".
LC
LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
IRON HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TOTAL RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, INC. | POLARIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | KARAPETIAN, MICHAEL L

CRD#: 172932 / SEC#: 801-112927

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2018 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2018 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2018 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/21/2018 Terminated)

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
Arizona
(9/8/2022)
IAR
California
(1/2/2015)
RR
California
(8/2/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(9/16/2022)
IAR
Florida
(1/20/2015)
RR
Florida
(7/17/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(6/27/2024)
IAR
Nevada
(3/13/2015)
RR
Nevada
(8/8/2022)
RR
New York
(12/6/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/5/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(3/30/2023)
IAR
Texas
(1/22/2015)
RR
Texas
(10/10/2022)
RR
Utah
(11/12/2024)
IAR
Virginia
(3/23/2017)
RR
Virginia
(10/7/2022)
RR
Washington
(8/8/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/2/2000
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
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LC
LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
IRON HILL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TOTAL RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES, INC. | POLARIS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | KARAPETIAN, MICHAEL L

CRD#: 172932 / SEC#: 801-112927

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2018 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2018 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2018 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/21/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
6928 Owensmouth Ave. #200, Woodland Hills, CA 91303
Mailing Address
Phone number
(818) 264-0610
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2B (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,068
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 614,623,292

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Company Information


LAZARI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 172932Woodland Hills, CA 91303

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