Blake R. Karls

CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS

Milwaukee, WI 53203

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CRD#: 5574027

Professional summary

Blake Robert Karls, CFA is a registered financial advisor currently at CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Blake is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Blake has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFA

Chartered Financial Analyst

Experience

Current

January 30, 2024 - Present

CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS

Office #1: 313 N. Plankinton Avenue, Suite 216, Milwaukee, WI 53203

RIA

CRD#: 170912

Milwaukee, WI

Past

November 6, 2017 - October 12, 2023

ARTISAN PARTNERS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 45446

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

August 15, 2014 - August 18, 2017

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 8158

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

July 9, 2014 - August 18, 2017

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8158

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

January 6, 2010 - March 13, 2012

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 149018

PONTIAC, IL

Past

June 17, 2009 - March 13, 2012

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

PONTIAC, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS

CARRIE ADVISORS, LLC | CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS, LLC | CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS

CRD#: 170912 / SEC#: 801-79577

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2014 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Wisconsin
(1/30/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/14/2014

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/9/2014

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS

CARRIE ADVISORS, LLC | CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS, LLC | CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS

CRD#: 170912 / SEC#: 801-79577

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2014 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

100 South Saunders Road Suite 210, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Mailing Address

Phone number

(847) 752-0292

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	381
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 4,996,271,684

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Blake R. Karls

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

ARTISAN PARTNERS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/14/2014

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/9/2014

Current Firm

CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

CRESCENT GROVE ADVISORS

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