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Abraham E. Lopez

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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CRD#: 4713077
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Professional summary


Abraham E Lopez, who also goes by Abraham E. Lopez, Abraham Efrain Lopez, Abraham E. Lopez-mercado, Abraham Efrain Lopez-mercado, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Abraham is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Abraham has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Abraham E. Lopez | Abraham Efrain Lopez | Abraham E. Lopez-Mercado | Abraham Efrain Lopez-Mercado

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.
1. NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: Eastside Jiu Jitsu INVESTMENT- RELATED: No ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: 3869 Whittier Blvd Los Angeles CA 90023 YOUR POSITION OR TITLE: Owner NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: Martial Arts School START DATE: 04/01/2022 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 25 APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR DUTIES RELATING TO THE OTHER BUSINESS: Teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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

September 18, 2024 - Present

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 555 South Flower Street 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
RIA
BD
CRD#: 103705
Los Angeles, CA
Current

September 17, 2024 - Present

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 555 South Flower Street 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
RIA
BD
CRD#: 103705
Los Angeles, CA
Past

July 12, 2022 - August 23, 2024

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
PASADENA, CA
Past

July 12, 2022 - August 23, 2024

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 12, 2022 - August 23, 2024

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 12, 2022 - August 23, 2024

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 12, 2022 - August 23, 2024

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

May 10, 2022 - August 23, 2024

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

May 10, 2022 - August 23, 2024

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 16, 2021 - May 9, 2022

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 103705
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

April 16, 2021 - May 9, 2022

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103705
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 20, 2019 - March 30, 2021

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 877
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 20, 2019 - March 30, 2021

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 15, 2013 - June 18, 2019

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 14, 2013 - June 18, 2019

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 30, 2011 - August 1, 2013

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
SANTA MONICA, CA

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

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Alabama
(5/28/2025)
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Alaska
(5/28/2025)
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Arizona
(5/28/2025)
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Arkansas
(5/28/2025)
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California
(9/17/2024)
IAR
California
(9/18/2024)
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Colorado
(5/28/2025)
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Connecticut
(5/28/2025)
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Delaware
(5/28/2025)
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District of Columbia
(5/28/2025)
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Florida
(5/28/2025)
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Georgia
(5/28/2025)
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Hawaii
(5/28/2025)
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Idaho
(5/28/2025)
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Illinois
(5/28/2025)
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Indiana
(5/28/2025)
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Iowa
(5/28/2025)
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Kansas
(5/28/2025)
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Kentucky
(5/28/2025)
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Louisiana
(5/28/2025)
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Maine
(5/28/2025)
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Maryland
(5/28/2025)
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Massachusetts
(5/28/2025)
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Michigan
(5/28/2025)
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Minnesota
(5/28/2025)
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Mississippi
(5/28/2025)
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Missouri
(5/28/2025)
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Montana
(5/28/2025)
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Nebraska
(5/28/2025)
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Nevada
(5/28/2025)
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New Hampshire
(5/28/2025)
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New Jersey
(5/28/2025)
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New Mexico
(5/28/2025)
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New York
(5/28/2025)
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North Carolina
(5/28/2025)
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North Dakota
(5/28/2025)
RR
Ohio
(5/29/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/28/2025)
RR
Oregon
(5/28/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/28/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/28/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(5/28/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(5/28/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(6/4/2025)
RR
Texas
(5/28/2025)
RR
Utah
(5/28/2025)
RR
Vermont
(5/28/2025)
RR
Virginia
(5/28/2025)
RR
Washington
(5/28/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(5/28/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/28/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(5/28/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/13/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/31/2025
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CN
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)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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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)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CITY NATIONAL BANKSOLE SHAREHOLDER
BANUELOS, ALMA DELIABOARD MEMBER4530705
BARTON, RICHARD JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2040869
BRETADO, SANTIAGO AVILAVP, CFO1945627
DANIEL, JOBY SWANKUTTYBOARD DIRECTOR6616727
GIAQUINTO, GREGGBOARD DIRECTOR3182583
O'KEEFFE, IVOR PATRICKBOARD DIRECTOR2397120
RILEY, SHAWN DAVIDBOARD DIRECTOR7574191

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,004
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,591,349,877

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/28/2025
Cover Page
10/27/2023

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Company Information


CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 103705Los Angeles, CA 90071

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