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Carla J. Brooks

COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Dallas, TX 75202
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CRD#: 4606569
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Professional summary


Carla Jo Brooks, who also goes by Carla Jo Groszkruger, is a registered financial advisor currently at COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT located in Dallas, Texas and COMMERCE STREET CAPITAL, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Carla is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Carla has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Carla Jo Groszkruger

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) FINRA SERIES 79 WRITING AND REVIEW COMMITTEE, 6 HOURS PER MONTH, TRAVEL EXPENSES PAID BY THE COMPANY.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 1, 2008 - Present

COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700, Dallas, TX 75202
RIA
CRD#: 144278
Dallas, TX
Current

October 1, 2007 - Present

COMMERCE STREET CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 1445 Ross Ave. Suite 2700, Dallas, TX 75202
BD
CRD#: 143797
Dallas, TX
Past

May 19, 2006 - October 1, 2007

SAMCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 136532
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 3, 2003 - May 19, 2006

PENSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25866
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 18, 2002 - February 3, 2003

SERVICE ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 47157
AUSTIN, TX

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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COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
CLARIS CAPITAL PARTNERS | COMMERCE STREET PEAK ADVISORS | COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT ADVISOR, LLC

CRD#: 144278 / SEC#: 801-68792

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2008 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.
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
Texas
(10/1/2007)
IAR
Texas
(10/1/2008)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/24/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/12/2010
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
CLARIS CAPITAL PARTNERS | COMMERCE STREET PEAK ADVISORS | COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT ADVISOR, LLC

CRD#: 144278 / SEC#: 801-68792

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 2700, Dallas, TX 75202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(214) 545-6800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
16

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ANNUAL AMENDED FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE- MARCH 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts76
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 876,451,597

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Company Information


COMMERCE STREET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 144278Dallas, TX 75202

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