Who We Are

About Global

Global is a multi-family office providing integrated tax, accounting, business and wealth management services to entertainment professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and their families. We take a holistic approach to wealth and legacy planning that offers guidance, clarity, and expertise to help you build confidence in a more secure financial future.

Leadership

Guiding our clients through every stage of their financial journey with expertise, integrity, and personalized attention.

David Garelick EA, CFP®, AIF® EA, CFP®, AIF®

David Garelick

President & CEO

David is committed to clients for the long-term and acts in a fiduciary capacity. He helps clients in all aspects of their financial lives and gives tailored advice to each client's specific needs, goals and objectives. David has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of retirement, tax, education, estate and insurance planning. He also continues to prepare individual, business, fiduciary and estate tax returns.

David Garelick has been with Global since 1987 and took over as the President/CEO in 1999. He received his undergraduate degree from UCLA and his graduate MBA degree from California Lutheran University. He holds the designations of Enrolled Agent and Certified Financial Planner™. He is also a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) and the Financial Planning Association (FPA). David sits on boards of non-profit and for-profit organizations.

35+ Years at Global
UCLA & Cal Lutheran MBA
Fiduciary Commitment
NAEA & FPA Member
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65+ Years of Financial Excellence

From humble beginnings in New York to a multi-office operation serving hundreds of high-net-worth clients across the country, our journey represents unwavering commitment to excellence.

65+
Years of Service
300+
Households Served
3
Integrated Firms
1
Foundation
1960
Global Business Management Founded
Global Business Management is established in New York, beginning a legacy of comprehensive financial services for entertainment industry professionals and executives seeking integrated wealth and business management solutions.
New York Office 1960
2
Growth
1968
Garelick Tax & Accounting Founded
Louis H. Garelick establishes a specialized tax and accounting firm, adding deep tax expertise and laying the foundation for the integrated services approach that would define our company's philosophy.
Plaza Posado 1968
3
Expansion
1970
Expansion to Los Angeles
Global Business Management relocates to Los Angeles, strategically positioning itself at the heart of the entertainment industry and expanding our client base across Southern California's most vibrant business markets.
Los Angeles Office 1970
4
Integration
1985
Strategic Merger Creates Integrated Services
Global Business Management merges with Garelick's firm under the leadership of CEO Louis H. Garelick, combining comprehensive tax and accounting expertise with business management to create a truly integrated financial services powerhouse.
Sunset Boulevard 1985
5
Innovation
1997
Global Financial Advisory Services Established
Global Financial Advisory Services is founded as an SEC-registered investment adviser, adding fiduciary wealth management and investment advisory services to complement our comprehensive tax, accounting, and business management offerings.
Sherman Oaks 1997
6
Expansion
2007
Second Office Opens in Valencia
Global opens its second California office in Valencia, expanding our geographic reach and enhancing our ability to serve high-net-worth clients and families throughout Southern California with personalized local service.
Valencia Office 2007
7
National
2018
National Expansion to Nashville
Global Business Management opens an office in Nashville, Tennessee, marking our national expansion beyond California and bringing integrated business management expertise to clients in the Southeast and beyond.
Nashville Office 2018
8
Today
2026
Leading the Future
Global continues to set the standard for integrated financial services, providing world-class wealth management, tax planning, business advisory, and fiduciary services to high-net-worth individuals and families across the nation.
Global Services Today


ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS – NEVER FORGOTTEN

Lee B. Winkler
Lee B. Winkler
CEO: 1960 – 1984
Executive Director: 1985 – 2010
Louis H. Garelick
Louis H. Garelick
CEO: 1985 – 1999


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