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Craig Gougis

25 Years of Experience
7 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Craig Gougis is a registered investment advisor at Penserra Wealth Management, based in Cerritos, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. Craig operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, and 1 more. Their firm serves 8 clients with $2.5M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)
Firm Size
1 advisor
Number of Clients
8 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$313K average
Assets Under Management
$2.5M

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

Penserra Wealth Management charges an annual fee based on the value of your portfolio, ranging from 0.20% to 2.00%. The exact fee depends on the complexity of services, the amount you invest, and your overall relationship with Penserra. Fees are paid quarterly in advance. The fee may be negotiable. Penserra may recommend independent managers or sub-advisors, but does not earn compensation from them.

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Location

Cerritos, CA

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History

Regulatory History (7)
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Judgment / Lien
August 2023
Judgment / Lien
October 2020
Judgment / Lien
March 2020
Judgment / Lien
March 2020
Judgment / Lien
October 2018
Judgment / Lien
April 2016
Customer Dispute
October 2002
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Craig is involved in several business activities, including referral of traditional banking business, health insurance sales as an insurance agent, marketing for investment-related business through Irvine Advisors, and serving as an EVP and RIA for Penserra Wealth Management, LLC. He dedicates a full-time amount of time to Irvine Advisors and Penserra Wealth Management, LLC, and about 10-20% of his time to health insurance sales.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Penserra Wealth Management
February 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos
Emerson Equity LLC
November 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos
Emerson Equity LLCBroker
November 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Emerson Equity LLC
November 2021 - February 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos
National Asset Management, INC.
May 2009 - October 2021 · 12 yrs 5 mos
National Securities CorporationBroker
May 2009 - October 2021 · 12 yrs 5 mos
Sagepoint Financial, INC.
July 2007 - May 2009 · 1 yr 10 mos
Sagepoint Financial, INC.Broker
July 2007 - May 2009 · 1 yr 10 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
July 2006 - July 2007 · 1 yr
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
July 2006 - July 2007 · 1 yr
Wells Fargo Investments, LLC
March 2002 - April 2005 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Wells Fargo Investments, LLCBroker
February 2002 - April 2005 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
August 1999 - March 2002 · 2 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations18 states
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