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Karuna Tejpaul

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
Irvine, CA 92612-1051
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CRD#: 4707169
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Professional summary

Karuna Tejpaul, who also goes by Karuna Raizada, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS located in Irvine, California.

Karuna is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Karuna has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Karuna Raizada

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 26, 2026 - Present

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS

Office #1: 18101 Von Karman Ave Suite 700, Irvine, CA 92612-1051
RIA
CRD#: 106075
Irvine, CA
Past

April 23, 2025 - March 2, 2026

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8733
ORANGE, CA
Past

April 16, 2025 - March 2, 2026

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8733
ORANGE, CA
Past

May 14, 2012 - September 15, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

April 21, 2012 - September 15, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

July 30, 2004 - February 11, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

May 12, 2004 - February 11, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

March 12, 2004 - May 12, 2004

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS | THE KELLER GROUP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC | FIRST FOUNDATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 106075 / SEC#: 801-35973

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/1990 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
California
(2/26/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/28/2024
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/15/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/5/2024
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/19/2012
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

FF
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS | THE KELLER GROUP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC | FIRST FOUNDATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 106075 / SEC#: 801-35973

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/1990 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
18101 Von Karman Ave Suite 700, Irvine, CA 92612-1051
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 476-0300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
62

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS BROCHURE 2026 (1/29/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts3,945
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,445,880,088

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/26/2025
Cover Page
Report
12/04/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/27/2024
Cover Page
Report
08/30/2023
Cover Page
Report
02/28/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS

CRD#: 106075Irvine, CA 92612-1051

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