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Santiago A. Bretado

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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CRD#: 1945627
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Professional summary


Santiago Avila Bretado, who also goes by Jim Bretado, Santiago A Bretado, is a registered financial professional currently at CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Santiago is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Santiago has worked at 15 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 99TO and Series 27 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jim Bretado | Santiago A Bretado

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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


Current

October 30, 2018 - Present

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 555 South Flower Street 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
RIA
BD
CRD#: 103705
Los Angeles, CA
Past

January 21, 2016 - December 19, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 21, 2016 - December 31, 2016

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
El Segundo, CA
Past

January 21, 2016 - January 9, 2017

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
el segundo, CA
Past

January 21, 2016 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 21, 2016 - October 16, 2018

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 21, 2016 - October 16, 2018

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 21, 2016 - October 16, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 21, 2016 - October 16, 2018

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 21, 2016 - October 16, 2018

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

January 21, 2016 - October 16, 2018

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

December 14, 2009 - February 7, 2014

BANC OF MANHATTAN CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 149880
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

October 17, 1996 - October 29, 2008

COUNTRYWIDE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10598
CALABASAS, CA
Past

February 23, 1994 - June 13, 1996

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 11, 1989 - January 7, 1994

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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)
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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#: 103705Los Angeles, CA 90071

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