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Stephen A. Collins

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CRD#: 1385975
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Stephen Alexander Collins, who also goes by Stephen Collins, was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Stephen had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Stephen Collins

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

April 19, 2018 - October 20, 2021

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 103705
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

April 19, 2018 - October 20, 2021

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103705
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

January 3, 2011 - March 21, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 3, 2011 - March 21, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 19, 2009 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 18, 2009 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 20, 2009 - November 19, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 25, 2008 - November 19, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 21, 2007 - June 3, 2008

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126292
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 22, 2004 - July 5, 2007

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 18, 2003 - June 17, 2004

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 11, 1999 - August 20, 2003

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 1, 1996 - June 3, 1999

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14455
GLENDALE, CA
Past

April 9, 1994 - April 1, 1996

BANCAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17122
Past

January 12, 1994 - April 5, 1994

UNITED DANIELS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15378
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 103705 / SEC#: 801-71181, 8-52265

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/22/2010 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/17/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CN
CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 103705 / SEC#: 801-71181, 8-52265

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/22/2010 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
555 South Flower Street 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Mailing Address
555 South Flower Street 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone number
(310) 888-6400
Established
California since 11/03/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
October
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
78

SEC notice filing (31 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CNS ASSET ALLOCATION PROGRAM BROCHURE (4/24/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CITY NATIONAL BANKSOLE SHAREHOLDER
BANUELOS, ALMA DELIABOARD MEMBER4530705
BARTON, RICHARD JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2040869
BRETADO, SANTIAGO AVILAVP, CFO1945627
DANIEL, JOBY SWANKUTTYBOARD DIRECTOR6616727
GIAQUINTO, GREGGBOARD DIRECTOR3182583
O'KEEFFE, IVOR PATRICKBOARD DIRECTOR2397120
RILEY, SHAWN DAVIDBOARD DIRECTOR7574191

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,004
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,591,349,877

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/28/2025
Cover Page
10/27/2023

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Company Information


CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 103705

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