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Michael L. Gilman

GERBER KAWASAKI WEALTH & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
SANTA MONICA, CA 90405
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CRD#: 6613584
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Professional summary

Michael L Gilman, who also goes by Michael L Gilman, Louis M Gilman, Mike Gilman, is a registered financial advisor currently at GERBER KAWASAKI WEALTH & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT located in Santa Monica, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Michael L Gilman | Louis M Gilman | Mike Gilman

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.
Alignment LLC, position: Member. Cosmetic online retail sales of OrganiClear Acne Treatment Kit on website www.organiclear.com and Amazon.com. Start date 08/2014. Approximately 3-4 hours per month mostly overseeing / managing third party outsourced activities such as order fulfillment and marketing activities like pay-per-click advertising campaigns on Amazon. Zero hours devoted during securities trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 12, 2023 - Present

GERBER KAWASAKI WEALTH & INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 2437 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
RIA
CRD#: 153649
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

September 7, 2018 - September 7, 2021

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

August 14, 2018 - September 7, 2021

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

May 23, 2016 - July 30, 2018

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
ENCINO, CA
Past

March 7, 2016 - March 29, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA

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
(1/12/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/1/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/14/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/26/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 7/26/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/20/2018
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/7/2016
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

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

CRD#: 153649Santa Monica, CA 90405

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