Karen Tatman has been Founder/Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Executive Officer of KMT Wealth Management since September 2023, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Karen Tatman holds an MBA in Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
KMT Wealth Management, LLC is a Hermosa Beach, CA firm with $222M under management, 0 clients and 1 adviser across 2 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Karen Tatman is Founder and Lead Advisor of KMT Wealth Management. She has over 25 years of experience, including more than 15 years at Northern Trust preceded by several years with Goldman Sachs. She specializes in investment management, financial planning, estate strategies and behavioral coaching.
Karen Tatman’s longest registration is the current one, 2 years at KMT Wealth Management since 2023. Before joining KMT Wealth Management in 2023, Karen Tatman was registered through Validus Capital LLC.
- KMT Wealth Management, LLCCurrent– present · 2 yearsHermosa Beach, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 328911
- Validus Capital LLC– · under a yearEl Segundo, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 319212
Professional designations
Listed by KMT Wealth Management
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Karen Tatman is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since December 2023.
- CaliforniaSince 4 December 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 55 | Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam | 27 November 2000 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 30 September 2000 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 26 August 2000 |
- Name
- Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Karen Michelle Tatman
- CRD
- 4260350
- Firm
- KMT Wealth Management · CRD 328911
- Role
- Founder/Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Executive Officer
- Office
- 2447 PACIFIC COAST HWY, 2ND FLOOR, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- October 2023
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- kmtwealth.com
Where does Karen Tatman work?
Karen Tatman has been Founder/Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Executive Officer of KMT Wealth Management, LLC since September 2023, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Karen Tatman a financial advisor?
Yes. Karen Tatman has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through KMT Wealth Management since December 2023.
How many years of experience does Karen Tatman have?
Karen Tatman has 3 years in the financial industry, since October 2023, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Karen Tatman passed?
Karen Tatman has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 55. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in August 2000.
Where did Karen Tatman work before KMT Wealth Management?
Before KMT Wealth Management, Karen Tatman was registered through Validus Capital LLC, August 2023 to September 2023.
Where is Karen Tatman based?
Karen Tatman’s registered office is in Hermosa Beach, CA.
Is Karen Tatman registered with FINRA?
No. Karen Tatman has no current broker registration.
Is Karen Tatman a CFP?
KMT Wealth Management lists Karen Tatman with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Karen Tatman’s record?
Search CRD 4260350 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Karen Tatman’s full registration record.