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Joana R. Youssefzadeh

TCW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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CRD#: 5009496
JY

Professional summary

Joana Ramirez Youssefzadeh, who also goes by Joana Sanchez Ramirez, Joana Ramirez Youssefzadeh, is a registered financial advisor currently at TCW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC located in Los Angeles, California and TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Los Angeles, California.

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

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Joana Sanchez Ramirez | Joana Ramirez Youssefzadeh

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

March 3, 2021 - Present

TCW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

Office #1: 515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
RIA
CRD#: 106546
Los Angeles, CA
Current

June 28, 2018 - Present

TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
BD
CRD#: 16670
Los Angeles, CA
Past

January 8, 2015 - June 27, 2018

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14455
GLENDALE, CA
Past

January 7, 2015 - June 27, 2018

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14455
GLENDALE, CA
Past

March 22, 2011 - January 3, 2015

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
El Segundo, CA
Past

March 22, 2011 - January 3, 2015

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
El Segundo, CA
Past

March 29, 2006 - April 1, 2011

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SAN DIMAS, CA
Past

March 29, 2006 - April 1, 2011

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
SAN DIMAS, CA
Past

November 22, 2005 - March 20, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
CORONA, CA
Past

November 3, 2005 - March 20, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".
TI
TCW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC
TCW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO | TCW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 106546 / SEC#: 801-29075

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/1987 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
California
(6/28/2018)
IAR
California
(3/3/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/21/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/2/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/25/2011
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

TI
TCW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC
TCW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO | TCW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 106546 / SEC#: 801-29075

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/1987 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
515 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Mailing Address
Phone number
(213) 244-0000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
419

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TIMCO - FORM ADV PART 2A - FILE COPY - 03.28.2025 (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts4,758
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 40,149,916,771

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Company Information

TCW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 106546Los Angeles, CA 90071

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