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Megan L. Costa

CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP
Los Angeles, CA 90071-1447
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CRD#: 4246257
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Professional summary


Megan L Costa, who also goes by Megan Louise Costa, is a registered financial professional currently at CAPITAL CLIENT GROUP, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Megan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Megan has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 30 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Megan Louise Costa

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 8, 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

May 23, 2019 - April 12, 2024

LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 129119
Boston, MA
Past

December 11, 2018 - April 23, 2019

ABERDEEN FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146230
Boston, MA
Past

March 13, 2013 - December 10, 2018

STANDARD LIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 157233
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 12, 2009 - August 14, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 8, 2009 - August 14, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 15, 2008 - August 14, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 7, 2006 - December 31, 2008

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107900
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 5, 2006 - December 31, 2008

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 20, 2004 - April 18, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 20, 2004 - April 18, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 28, 2002 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 11, 2002 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 2, 2000 - June 10, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
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".
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.

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

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Alabama
(5/9/2024)
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Alaska
(5/9/2024)
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Arizona
(5/9/2024)
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Arkansas
(5/9/2024)
RR
California
(5/8/2024)
RR
Colorado
(5/9/2024)
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Connecticut
(5/9/2024)
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Delaware
(5/9/2024)
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District of Columbia
(5/9/2024)
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Florida
(5/9/2024)
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Georgia
(5/9/2024)
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Hawaii
(5/9/2024)
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Idaho
(5/9/2024)
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Illinois
(5/9/2024)
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Indiana
(5/9/2024)
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Iowa
(5/9/2024)
RR
Kansas
(5/9/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(5/9/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(5/9/2024)
RR
Maine
(5/9/2024)
RR
Maryland
(5/9/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/8/2024)
RR
Michigan
(5/9/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(5/9/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(5/9/2024)
RR
Missouri
(5/9/2024)
RR
Montana
(5/9/2024)
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Nebraska
(5/9/2024)
RR
Nevada
(5/9/2024)
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New Hampshire
(5/9/2024)
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New Jersey
(5/9/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(5/9/2024)
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New York
(5/9/2024)
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North Carolina
(5/9/2024)
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North Dakota
(5/9/2024)
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Ohio
(5/10/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/9/2024)
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Oregon
(5/9/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/9/2024)
RR
Puerto Rico
(5/9/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/9/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(5/9/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(5/9/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(5/9/2024)
RR
Texas
(5/9/2024)
RR
Utah
(5/9/2024)
RR
Vermont
(5/9/2024)
RR
Virgin Islands
(5/9/2024)
RR
Virginia
(5/9/2024)
RR
Washington
(5/9/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(5/9/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/9/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(5/9/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/11/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 8/21/2019
NFA Branch Manager Examination
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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