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Keith A. Piken

CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP
Los Angeles, CA 90071-1447
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CRD#: 2576730
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Professional summary


Keith Alan Piken, who also goes by Keith A Piken, Keith Alan Piken, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Keith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Keith has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Keith A Piken | Keith Alan Piken

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.
oCompany: Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. (CGPCS) oIs the business Investment Related: Yes oThe nature of the other business: Investment advisory services for high net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. CGPCS is an affiliated company. oPosition/Title: President of CGPCS oNumber of hours: 20-40 oResponsibilities: Work closely with CGPCS leadership to help ensure the organization is strategically aligned and resourced to support continued progress and growth. ?Company: American Funds Distributors, Inc. ("AFD") ?Is the business Investment Related: Yes ?The nature of the other business: The company distributes registered funds as well as private funds to institutional clients and prospects. It also distributes Luxembourg-domiciled funds that are managed by the company's affiliate and sold to investors outside the U.S. AFD is an affiliated company of Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. ?Position/Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO) of AFD ?Number of hours: 120-140 ?Responsibilities: Work closely with AFD leadership to help ensure the organization is strategically aligned and resourced to support continued progress and growth.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

December 13, 2023 - Present

CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 333 South Hope Street 55th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90071-1447
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6247
Los Angeles, CA
Current

March 4, 2024 - Present

CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 333 South Hope Street 55th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90071-1447
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6247
Los Angeles, CA
Past

July 1, 2021 - December 17, 2024

CAPITAL GROUP PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 312837
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 29, 2021 - July 1, 2021

CAPITAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 170017
Los Angeles, CA
Past

February 20, 2014 - January 4, 2021

CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6247
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 15, 2011 - January 4, 2021

CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6247
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 23, 2009 - February 2, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 2, 2009 - October 23, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 20, 2005 - October 1, 2008

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 13, 2004 - August 20, 2005

BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46088
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 10, 1997 - October 15, 2004

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 11, 1997 - December 16, 1997

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6848
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

January 18, 1995 - March 11, 1997

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI

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".
CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.
CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.
AMERICAN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 6247 / SEC#: 801-77946, 8-17168

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/25/2013 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(12/13/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/20/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.
CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.
AMERICAN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 6247 / SEC#: 801-77946, 8-17168

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/25/2013 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
333 S. Hope St. 55th Fl. 55th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1406
Mailing Address
333 S. Hope St. 55th Fl., Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone number
(213) 486-9200
Established
California since 05/09/1972
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
911

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AFD FORM ADV PART 2A (9/26/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CAPITAL RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT COMPANYSTOCKHOLDER
AGUILAR, ALBERT JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR5106724
BURTON, RENE MARGARETTREASURER, FINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL, VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR1956766
MCHALE, TIMOTHY WILLIAMSECRETARY4244021
O'CONNOR, MATTHEW PHILIPCHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR2427203
PIKEN, KEITH ALANSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR2576730
TRIESSL, MICHAEL JAMESDIRECTOR3060797

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Company Information


CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.

CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 6247Los Angeles, CA 90071-1447

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