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Edward Holt

Chief Compliance Officer/President at Global Trust Wealth Management in West Palm Beach, FL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Edward Holt is Chief Compliance Officer/President of Global Trust Wealth Management LLC, an investment adviser managing $214M, and works from its West Palm Beach, FL office. Edward Holt has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Global Trust Wealth Management since 15 November 2024, has 19 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 65.

19
Years in industry
1
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Edward Holt has been Chief Compliance Officer/President of Global Trust Wealth Management since September 2024, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Edward Holt holds a Master of Liberal Arts in Finance from Harvard University Extension School, a Master of Professional Accountancy from Clemson University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Clemson University. Edward Holt is a graduate of Certificate in Corporate Finance, Harvard University.

Global Trust Wealth Management LLC is a West Palm Beach, FL firm with $214M under management, 91 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.

Thomas Holt is Managing Partner/President of Global Trust Wealth Management, LLC, based in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is a founder of the firm and brings nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He oversees operations including portfolio management, cash management, investment strategy design, securities trading and client relationship management.

Edward Holt’s longest registration was 17 years at Global Trust (2007–2024). Before joining Global Trust Wealth Management in 2024, Edward Holt was registered through Global Trust.

  1. – present · 1 year
    West Palm Beach, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 333458
  2. Global Trust
    – · 17 years
    West Palm Beach, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 143120

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Global Trust Wealth Management

  • CPA
  • PFS™

Investment adviser representative registrations

Edward Holt is registered as an investment adviser representative in Florida, since November 2024.

  • FloridaSince 15 November 2024

Examinations

Series 6525 January 2007
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Edward Thomas Holt
CRD
5284666
Role
Chief Compliance Officer/President
Office
515 N. FLAGLER DRIVE, STE 1700, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
March 2007
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Edward Holt work?

Edward Holt has been Chief Compliance Officer/President of Global Trust Wealth Management LLC since September 2024, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 27 February 2026

Is Edward Holt a financial advisor?

Yes. Edward Holt has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, through Global Trust Wealth Management since November 2024.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Edward Holt have?

Edward Holt has 19 years in the financial industry, since March 2007, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Edward Holt passed?

Edward Holt passed the Series 65 in January 2007.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Edward Holt based?

Edward Holt’s registered office is in West Palm Beach, FL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Edward Holt registered with FINRA?

No. Edward Holt has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Edward Holt’s record?

Search CRD 5284666 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Edward Holt’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Global Trust Wealth Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5284666, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Global Trust Wealth Management LLC, filed 27 February 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Global Trust Wealth Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.