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Carlos L. Obando

MERCER ISLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Mercer Island, WA
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CRD#: 2250261
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Professional summary


Carlos Luis Obando, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at MERCER ISLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Mercer Island, Washington.

Carlos is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Carlos has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) OPI- VISIONARIA CAPITAL,LLC; PRIVATE EQUITY; JANUARY 2000 2) INSURANCE AGENT; 4 HRS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES; INSURANCE SALES 3) Mercer Island Telecom, LLC; CONSULTING; MANAGING MEMBER; 4 HRS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; SINCE SEPTEMBER 2016 4) 34PI.COM CORPORATION; EDUCATION TECHONOLGY; CEO; 0 HRS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; SINCE SEPTEMBER 2018 5) Seattle University; Not investment-related; 912 12th Ave Seattle, WA ; Education; Adjunct Professor; 1.3.2024; 10 hours per month for during securities

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CIMA®

Experience


Current

May 18, 2016 - Present

MERCER ISLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283752
Mercer Island, WA
Past

June 6, 2014 - October 30, 2014

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
MERCER ISLAND, WA
Past

March 11, 2014 - April 5, 2016

NORTHWEST ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 147923
MERCER ISLAND, WA
Past

March 9, 2007 - December 23, 2013

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
SEATTLE, WA
Past

March 9, 2007 - December 23, 2013

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
SEATTLE, WA
Past

July 26, 1999 - March 19, 2007

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
SEATTLE, WA
Past

July 13, 1999 - March 19, 2007

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
SEATTLE, WA
Past

February 8, 1996 - July 16, 1999

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 17, 1993 - March 20, 1995

LTCB LATIN AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30396

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(11/7/2016)
IAR
Washington
(5/18/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/22/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/10/2003
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MI
MERCER ISLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERCER ISLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | MICAP360.COM

CRD#: 283752 / SEC#:

Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/7/2016 Conditional Restricted)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Mercer Island, WA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(206) 501-4976
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts82
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 17,965,636

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Company Information


MERCER ISLAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 283752Mercer Island, WA

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