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David F. Zarling

CLIENT FIRST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
West Bend, WI 53095
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CRD#: 6599660
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Professional summary


David Frederic Zarling, who also goes by David Zarling, is a registered financial advisor currently at CLIENT FIRST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC located in West Bend, Wisconsin.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. David has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David Zarling

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.
David Zarling has an ownership interest in Client First Insurance Services, LLC, a licensed insurance agency. If suitable for your needs, you may be referred to Client First Insurance Services, LLC. Additionally, as a result of the ownership interest in Client First Insurance Services, LLC, Mr. Zarling may be paid a salary or be entitled to certain distributions. Therefore a conflict of interest may exist because Mr. Zarling may have an incentive to recommend Client First Insurance Services, LLC to you as a result of his interests in the insurance agency. You are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to purchase insurance products through Client First Insurance Services, LLC. David Zarling is Managing Member of Client First Tax Services LLC, a tax preparation company. Mr. Zarling's duties as the Managing Member of Client First Tax Services LLC do not create a conflict of interest to his provision of advisory services through Client First Investment Management LLC.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view David Frederic Zarling's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

January 1, 2017 - Present

CLIENT FIRST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 215 N. Main Street Suite 1040, West Bend, WI 53095
RIA
CRD#: 282600
West Bend, WI

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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CLIENT FIRST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
CLIENT FIRST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 282600 / SEC#: 801-123113

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2022 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2022 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/18/2021 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/28/2022 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
Wisconsin
(1/1/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/28/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


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CLIENT FIRST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
CLIENT FIRST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 282600 / SEC#: 801-123113

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2022 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2022 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/18/2021 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/28/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
215 N. Main Street Suite 1040, West Bend, WI 53095
Mailing Address
Phone number
(262) 335-1700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
16

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLIENT FIRST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,391
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 184,382,938

Red Flags


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Company Information


CLIENT FIRST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 282600West Bend, WI 53095

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