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Rachel C. Ribeiro

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
IRVINE, CA 92612
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CRD#: 5526718
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Professional summary


Rachel Costa Ribeiro, CFP®, who also goes by Rachel Costa Ribiero, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS located in Irvine, California.

Rachel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Rachel has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Rachel Costa Ribiero

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2018

Experience


Current

October 23, 2019 - Present

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS

Office #1: 18101 Von Karman Avenue Ste 700, Irvine, CA 92612
RIA
CRD#: 106075
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 3, 2011 - June 11, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
IRVINE, CA
Past

May 12, 2010 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

June 17, 2008 - May 12, 2009

TP ICAP GLOBAL MARKETS AMERICAS LLC

BD
CRD#: 2762
JERSEY CITY, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS | THE KELLER GROUP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC | FIRST FOUNDATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 106075 / SEC#: 801-35973

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/1990 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
California
(10/23/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 7/29/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS
FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS | THE KELLER GROUP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC | FIRST FOUNDATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 106075 / SEC#: 801-35973

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/1990 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
18101 Von Karman Ave Suite 700, Irvine, CA 92612-1051
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 476-0300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
62

SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS BROCHURE (6/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,945
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,445,880,088

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/26/2025
Cover Page
12/04/2024
09/27/2024
08/30/2023
02/28/2023

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Company Information


FIRST FOUNDATION ADVISORS

CRD#: 106075Irvine, CA 92612

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