# John Garmhausen

> John Garmhausen is a fee-only financial advisor at First Look Capital Management in Crested Butte, Colorado, who holds the CFP and CFA credentials. John focuses on retirement planning and family wealth transfer. First Look Capital Management reports charging a percentage of assets and hourly fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** First Look Capital Management
- **Based in:** Crested Butte, Colorado
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Assets under management (firm):** $121.9M across 266 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP, CFA
- **Specialties:** Retirement planning, Family wealth transfer
- **CRD:** 5316190 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5316190)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CO, LA, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (2007), Series 66 (2008)
- **Firm size:** 1 employee
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.firstlookcm.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is John Garmhausen a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: John holds no broker registration, and First Look Capital Management reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does John charge for financial advice?

John's firm, First Look Capital Management, reports charging a percentage of assets and hourly fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is John Garmhausen based?

John Garmhausen is based in Crested Butte, Colorado.

### What does John specialize in?

John's specialties include retirement planning and family wealth transfer.

### What credentials does John Garmhausen hold?

John Garmhausen holds the CFP and CFA credentials.

### Is John Garmhausen registered with the SEC?

Yes. John Garmhausen is registered as an investment adviser representative in CO, LA and TX (CRD 5316190), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does First Look Capital Management manage?

First Look Capital Management reports $121.9M across 266 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact John Garmhausen?

Through John's website, www.firstlookcm.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/5316190): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://www.firstlookcm.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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