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Sameer Ferrell
CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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CRD#: 2494652
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Professional summary
Sameer Ferrell is a registered financial advisor currently at CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.
Sameer is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Sameer has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 10, 2021 - Present
CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 11500 Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064Office #3: 10880 Wilshire Blvd 1st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90024RIA
BD
CRD#: 103705
Los Angeles, CA
Current
December 10, 2021 - Present
CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 10880 Wilshire Blvd 1st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90024RIA
BD
CRD#: 103705
Los Angeles, CA
Past
July 20, 2017 - November 4, 2021
COMERICA SECURITIES
RIA
CRD#: 17079
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
July 20, 2017 - November 4, 2021
COMERICA SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 17079
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
December 11, 2014 - December 27, 2016
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past
December 11, 2014 - December 27, 2016
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past
January 24, 2014 - November 6, 2014
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past
January 1, 2014 - November 6, 2014
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past
February 7, 1996 - March 20, 1997
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
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".
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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.
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
Alabama(7/29/2025)
RR
Alaska(7/29/2025)
RR
Arizona(12/10/2021)
IAR
Arizona(6/9/2022)
RR
Arkansas(7/29/2025)
RR
California(12/10/2021)
IAR
California(12/10/2021)
RR
Colorado(2/8/2022)
RR
Connecticut(7/29/2025)
RR
Delaware(7/29/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(7/29/2025)
RR
Florida(7/29/2025)
RR
Georgia(7/29/2025)
RR
Hawaii(3/26/2024)
RR
Idaho(7/29/2025)
RR
Illinois(7/29/2025)
RR
Indiana(7/29/2025)
RR
Iowa(7/29/2025)
RR
Kansas(7/29/2025)
RR
Kentucky(7/29/2025)
RR
Louisiana(7/29/2025)
RR
Maine(7/29/2025)
RR
Maryland(7/29/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(7/29/2025)
RR
Michigan(7/29/2025)
RR
Minnesota(7/29/2025)
RR
Mississippi(7/29/2025)
RR
Missouri(7/29/2025)
RR
Montana(7/29/2025)
RR
Nebraska(7/29/2025)
RR
Nevada(3/26/2024)
RR
New Hampshire(7/29/2025)
RR
New Jersey(7/29/2025)
RR
New Mexico(7/29/2025)
RR
New York(3/26/2024)
RR
North Carolina(7/29/2025)
RR
North Dakota(7/29/2025)
RR
Ohio(3/27/2024)
RR
Oklahoma(7/29/2025)
RR
Oregon(3/26/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/29/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(7/29/2025)
RR
South Carolina(7/29/2025)
RR
South Dakota(7/29/2025)
RR
Tennessee(7/29/2025)
RR
Texas(7/29/2025)
RR
Utah(7/29/2025)
RR
Vermont(7/29/2025)
RR
Virginia(7/29/2025)
RR
Washington(7/29/2025)
RR
West Virginia(7/29/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(7/29/2025)
RR
Wyoming(7/29/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| CITY NATIONAL BANK | SOLE SHAREHOLDER | |
| BANUELOS, ALMA DELIA | BOARD MEMBER | 4530705 |
| BARTON, RICHARD JOSEPH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2040869 |
| BRETADO, SANTIAGO AVILA | VP, CFO | 1945627 |
| DANIEL, JOBY SWANKUTTY | BOARD DIRECTOR | 6616727 |
| GIAQUINTO, GREGG | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3182583 |
| O'KEEFFE, IVOR PATRICK | BOARD DIRECTOR | 2397120 |
| RILEY, SHAWN DAVID | BOARD DIRECTOR | 7574191 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,004 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,591,349,877 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2025 | ||
| 10/27/2023 |
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