Michael K. Kato

GC WEALTH MANAGEMENT RIA

San Francisco, CA 94105

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CRD#: 7400515

Professional summary

Michael Ken Kato, who also goes by Ken M Kato, Ken Michael Kato, Ken Michael Kato, is a registered financial advisor currently at GC WEALTH MANAGEMENT RIA, LLC located in San Francisco, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Ken M Kato | Ken Michael Kato | Ken Michael Kato

Other business activities

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1) Name: Alto Velo Racing Club Investment-related: No Nature of the business: Bicycle racing club Role: Non-Officer Director Start Date: 07/23/2021 Description of duties: My duties will be as follows: organize and lead group bike rides; plan and organize social events such as a summer picnic and year end banquet. Number of hours each month: 8 Number of hours during trading: 0

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 16, 2023 - Present

GC WEALTH MANAGEMENT RIA, LLC

Office #1: 75 Hawthorne St 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105

RIA

CRD#: 327269

San Francisco, CA

Past

July 14, 2021 - October 9, 2023

J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 108559

Palo Alto, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GC WEALTH MANAGEMENT RIA, LLC

CATALYTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENOMIC WEALTH RIA, LLC | GENOMIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GC WEALTH MANAGEMENT RIA, LLC | CATALYTIC WEALTH RIA, LLC

CRD#: 327269 / SEC#: 801-128318

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/3/2023 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

California
(11/16/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/23/2001

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

GC WEALTH MANAGEMENT RIA, LLC

CATALYTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GENOMIC WEALTH RIA, LLC | GENOMIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GC WEALTH MANAGEMENT RIA, LLC | CATALYTIC WEALTH RIA, LLC

CRD#: 327269 / SEC#: 801-128318

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/3/2023 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

20 University Road 4th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138-5815

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 234-7000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	880
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,153,349,029

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Michael K. Kato

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Ken Kato's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

GC WEALTH MANAGEMENT RIA, LLC

J.P. MORGAN PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GC WEALTH MANAGEMENT RIA, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/23/2001

Current Firm

GC WEALTH MANAGEMENT RIA, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

GC WEALTH MANAGEMENT RIA, LLC

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