Janet K. Mello

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CRD#: 2793489

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Janet Kathleen Mello, who also goes by Janet Kathleen Jacobsen, Janet Kathleen Jacobsen-mello, Janet Kathleen Mello-jacobsen, Janet Mello, Janet Kathleen Shaw, Janet Kathleen Young, was a registered financial professional .

Janet is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Janet had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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(1) Name of Entity: University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Board; Non-investment related; Address: 1664 N. Virginia St. Reno, NV 89554; Nature of OBA: Receive donations for the University of Nevada, Reno; Position/Title/Relationship: Trustee; Start Date: 01/02/2019; Time devoted: 1 hours per month; 1 during securities trading hours Duties: Attend four board meetings per year. Attend social events sponsored by the University, i.e. fundraising social dinners and luncheons. (2) Name of Entity: John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art; Non-investment related; Address: University of Nevada Reno 1664 N Virginia St. MS 0224 Reno, NV 89557; Nature of OBA: Provide Worldclass art exhibits for all ages to enjoy; Position/Title/Relationship: Board Member; Start Date: 03/15/2023; Time devoted: 2 hours per month; 0 during securities trading hours Duties: Attend four board meetings per year. Attend board meetings and work with the Executive Committee to support the Lilley Museum in the area community engagement .

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CRD#: 16361

BOSTON, MA

Past

May 2, 2001 - November 26, 2001

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 10582

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

August 24, 2000 - May 2, 2001

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 17438

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 103705 / SEC#: 801-71181, 8-52265

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/22/2010 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/25/2000

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/23/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 103705 / SEC#: 801-71181, 8-52265

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/22/2010 Approved)

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

SEC notice filing (31 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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)

CNS INVESTMENT ADVISORY PROGRAM BROCHURE (4/24/2025)

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

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Janet K. Mello

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/25/2000

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/23/2000

Current Firm

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (31 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

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