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Lucy A Viado

Lucy A. Viado

COPPER FINANCIAL
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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CRD#: 1823481
Lucy A Viado

Professional summary


Lucy A Viado, who also goes by Lucy A VIado, Lucy Ablaza Viado, Lucy Ablaza Viado, Lucy Viado, is a registered financial advisor currently at COPPER FINANCIAL located in Los Angeles, California.

Lucy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Lucy has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Lucy A Viado | Lucy Ablaza Viado | Lucy Ablaza Viado | Lucy Viado

Other business activities


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LVFS Education Foundation; Not investment-related; 4774 Park Granada #8294, Calabasas, CA 91307; Promote financial literacy; CEO / President; 12/5/2024; 8hrs; 4 hrs; Volunteer for Junior Achievement and provide education on financial topics to non-profits.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 25, 2023 - Present

COPPER FINANCIAL

Office #1: 1500 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
RIA
BD
CRD#: 168203
Los Angeles, CA
Current

April 24, 2023 - Present

COPPER FINANCIAL

Office #1: 1500 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
RIA
BD
CRD#: 168203
Los Angeles, CA
Past

June 9, 2020 - April 13, 2023

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

May 1, 2020 - April 13, 2023

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

November 17, 2011 - September 19, 2018

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
ENCINO, CA
Past

July 22, 2009 - January 15, 2010

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

February 16, 2006 - September 6, 2007

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 12, 2002 - July 26, 2005

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

April 12, 2002 - June 14, 2002

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 2, 1997 - April 26, 2000

GATEWAY INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31153
OAK PARK, IL
Past

January 1, 1990 - March 31, 1995

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

May 4, 1988 - November 9, 1988

CAL FED INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 19631

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CF
COPPER FINANCIAL
COMMUNITYAMERICA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | COPPER FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC | COPPER FINANCIAL

CRD#: 168203 / SEC#: 801-89168, 8-69295

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/2/2015 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2014 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(4/24/2023)
IAR
California
(4/25/2023)
RR
Maryland
(1/8/2024)
RR
Nevada
(1/8/2024)
RR
Oregon
(5/9/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/17/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/8/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
COPPER FINANCIAL
COMMUNITYAMERICA FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | COPPER FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC | COPPER FINANCIAL

CRD#: 168203 / SEC#: 801-89168, 8-69295

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/30/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/2/2015 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2014 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
9777 Ridge Dr., Suite 360, Lenexa, KS 66219
Mailing Address
9777 Ridge Dr., Suite 360, Lenexa, KS 66219
Phone number
(913) 905-8116
Established
Missouri since 11/05/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
50

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

AAMP WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1) (5/29/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
COMMUNITYAMERICA CUSO ONE LLCSHAREHOLDER
CHRISTIAN, TRACYELECTED MANAGER7678129
DEHNER, MICHAEL JAMESFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL7334680
GINTER, LISA ROSELLEELECTED MANAGER6482083
HAGGERTY, MICHAEL PATRICKPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3172920
KROPP, STEPHEN DALEELECTED MANAGER7337607
PATRICK, MICHAEL ALANELECTED MANAGER6482087
SARACINI, TIMOTHY RICEELECTED MANAGER1303842

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,082
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 346,070,238

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Company Information


COPPER FINANCIAL

CRD#: 168203Los Angeles, CA 90025

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