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Hatem B. Dhiab

GERBER KAWASAKI WEALTH & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | Managing Partner at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management
SANTA MONICA, CA 90405
CRD#: 4993585
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Professional summary


Hatem Ben Dhiab, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at GERBER KAWASAKI WEALTH & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT located in Santa Monica, California.

Hatem is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Hatem has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Biography


Hatem Dhiab is a Founding and Managing Partner at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management. He has a unique background that enables him to appeal to clients from diverse backgrounds. Raised in a racially mixed family of bankers in Tunisia and France, he learned to be adaptable, self-reliant, and responsible from an early age. Hatem provides comprehensive financial planning services. His clientele is composed of physicians, CEOs and C level executives, successful professionals, business owners & tech entrepreneurs and their families. He also deals with many international clients and is quite versed in advanced planning techniques and complex tax issues. He is often invited to speak or participate in financial educational seminars and community awareness events. His career success can be directly attributed to his ability to listen, understand and educate his clients, help them clarify and prioritize their financial goals, implement a plan of action and continually follow up to ensure they reach their goals. His mission and greatest pleasure comes from helping his clients, their families and businesses achieve financial success and peace of mind. Provide them direction in their decision-making process, emotional support & intellectual analysis during periods of turmoil while delivering utmost levels of service and access. All with a commitment to honesty and integrity delivered with a sincere caring attitude towards every client. Hatem is on the Board of Trustees of Selfless Love, a non-profit dedicated to transforming the lives of current and former foster kids through awareness and partnerships.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Institutional consulting
Trust & estate planning
Trading individual securities
Philanthropic services
Insurance
Financial planning
Executive services/Equity comp...
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) 10/22/2012 - GERBER KAWASAKI INSURANCE SERVICES/ OWNERSHIP OF INSURANCE AGENCY/ 20%/ SANTA MONICA, CA (2) 10/22/2012 - GERBER KAWASAKI INSURANCE SERVICES/ SALES OF NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE/ 20%/ SANTA MONICA, CA (3) Gerber Kawasaki Tax Services, Santa Monica, CA; not investment related; provides and accounting services; Financial Advisor, refer clients to tax and accounting department and be the liaison between client and CPA. Start date: January 2021; I devote 5 hours per month to this business; 0 hours during securities trading hours. I refer clients to Gerber Kawasaki Tax Services and I am a liaison between the client and CPA, financial planning advice. (4) 8/17/2017 - No Business Name - Investment Related - 12846 N Seaglass Circle, Playa Vista, CA 90094 - Real Estate Rental - Started 08/05/2017 - 1 Hour Per Month During Securities Trading - Short term rental revenue to be generated from second home.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2020

Experience


Current

July 20, 2010 - Present

GERBER KAWASAKI WEALTH & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 2716 Ocean Park Blvd #2020-2022, Santa Monica, CA 90405
RIA
CRD#: 153649
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

October 22, 2012 - May 9, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

May 23, 2007 - June 9, 2010

INDEPENDENT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 121354
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

October 31, 2005 - October 24, 2012

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

August 31, 2005 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ

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".
GK
GERBER KAWASAKI WEALTH & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
GERBER KAWASAKI FINANCIAL ADVISORS | GERBER, ROSS | GERBER KAWASAKI, INC. | GERBER KAWASAKI WEALTH & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 153649 / SEC#: 801-79339

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2014 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2014 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(7/20/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/21/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


GK
GERBER KAWASAKI WEALTH & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
GERBER KAWASAKI FINANCIAL ADVISORS | GERBER, ROSS | GERBER KAWASAKI, INC. | GERBER KAWASAKI WEALTH & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 153649 / SEC#: 801-79339

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2014 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2437 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 399-6397
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
54

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GERBER KAWASAKI, INC. ADV BROCHURE (5/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts17,238
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,191,645,341

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Company Information


GERBER KAWASAKI WEALTH & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Managing Partner at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment ManagementCRD#: 153649Santa Monica, CA 90405

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