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Brett J. Wakasa

PAYDEN & RYGEL
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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CRD#: 4500286
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Professional summary

Brett J Wakasa is a registered financial advisor currently at PAYDEN & RYGEL located in Los Angeles, California and PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS located in Los Angeles, California.

Brett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Brett has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 24, 2020 - Present

PAYDEN & RYGEL

Office #1: 333 S. Grand Avenue 40th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
RIA
CRD#: 107160
Los Angeles, CA
Current

January 23, 2020 - Present

PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS

Office #1: 333 South Grand Ave 39th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071-1536
BD
CRD#: 29868
Los Angeles, CA
Past

February 14, 2011 - January 23, 2020

PIMCO INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 154957
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

March 24, 2008 - February 14, 2011

ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25567
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

May 4, 2006 - November 6, 2006

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5478
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

April 28, 2006 - November 6, 2006

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

January 12, 2005 - October 17, 2005

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
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".
P&
PAYDEN & RYGEL
PAYDEN & RYGEL | PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS (BD ONLY)

CRD#: 107160 / SEC#: 801-19762

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/1983 Approved)

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.

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RR
California
(1/23/2020)
IAR
California
(1/24/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/2/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/11/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

P&
PAYDEN & RYGEL
PAYDEN & RYGEL | PAYDEN & RYGEL DISTRIBUTORS (BD ONLY)

CRD#: 107160 / SEC#: 801-19762

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/1983 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
333 S. Grand Avenue 40th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Mailing Address
Phone number
(213) 625-1900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
190

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts866
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 150,947,495,804

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Company Information

PAYDEN & RYGEL

CRD#: 107160Los Angeles, CA 90071

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