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Karen Balboa

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CRD#: 4372746
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Karen Balboa, who also goes by Karen Joyce Balboa, Karen Joyce Monschein, was a registered financial professional .

Karen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Karen had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Karen Joyce Balboa | Karen Joyce Monschein

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

October 2, 2019 - February 5, 2020

GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 286005
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

June 26, 2019 - January 7, 2020

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23224
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Past

August 13, 2018 - September 11, 2018

MUTUAL TRUST COMPANY OF AMERICA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 8494
Aventura, FL
Past

June 29, 2016 - January 8, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
DAVIE, FL
Past

June 29, 2016 - January 8, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
DAVIE, FL
Past

November 30, 2009 - June 15, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
PEMBROKE PINES, FL
Past

November 23, 2009 - June 15, 2016

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
PEMBROKE PINES, FL
Past

September 14, 2006 - July 23, 2008

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 599
PEMBROKE PINES, FL
Past

September 7, 2006 - July 23, 2008

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
PEMBROKE PINES, FL
Past

June 14, 2006 - September 1, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

June 13, 2006 - September 1, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

March 15, 2004 - May 24, 2006

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 599
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL
Past

January 28, 2004 - May 24, 2006

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL
Past

November 14, 2001 - October 27, 2003

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
FT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

November 14, 2001 - October 27, 2003

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 25, 2001 - November 12, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 25, 2001 - November 12, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.
GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORY, LLC | GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 286005 / SEC#: 801-110227

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2017 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/16/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GW
GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.
GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORY, LLC | GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 286005 / SEC#: 801-110227

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1301 East Broward Blvd Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 405-1031
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GWMIA ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (4/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,062
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 529,098,628

Red Flags


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Company Information


GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 286005

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