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Gary A. Friedle
CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES
West Hollywood, CA 90069
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CRD#: 7274997
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Professional summary
Gary Allen Friedle, who also goes by Gary A Friedle II, Gary Allen Friedle Ii, Gary Allen Friedle, is a registered financial advisor currently at CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. located in West Hollywood, California.
Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Gary has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Gary A Friedle Ii | Gary Allen Friedle Ii | Gary Allen Friedle
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 26, 2026 - Present
CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 9229 W Sunset Blvd 1st Floor, West Hollywood, CA 90069RIA
BD
CRD#: 103705
West Hollywood, CA
Current
February 25, 2026 - Present
CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 9229 W Sunset Blvd 1st Floor, West Hollywood, CA 90069RIA
BD
CRD#: 103705
West Hollywood, CA
Past
July 7, 2023 - February 18, 2026
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 79
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
July 7, 2023 - February 18, 2026
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
August 31, 2020 - July 14, 2023
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
August 4, 2020 - July 14, 2023
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
LOS ANGELES, 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. | RBC 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
RR
Alabama(2/25/2026)
RR
Alaska(2/25/2026)
RR
Arizona(2/25/2026)
RR
Arkansas(2/25/2026)
RR
California(2/25/2026)
IAR
California(2/26/2026)
RR
Colorado(2/25/2026)
RR
Connecticut(2/25/2026)
RR
Delaware(2/25/2026)
RR
District of Columbia(2/25/2026)
RR
Florida(2/25/2026)
RR
Georgia(2/25/2026)
RR
Hawaii(2/25/2026)
RR
Idaho(2/25/2026)
RR
Illinois(2/25/2026)
RR
Indiana(2/25/2026)
RR
Iowa(2/25/2026)
RR
Kansas(2/25/2026)
RR
Kentucky(2/25/2026)
RR
Louisiana(2/25/2026)
RR
Maine(2/25/2026)
RR
Maryland(2/25/2026)
RR
Massachusetts(2/25/2026)
RR
Michigan(2/25/2026)
RR
Minnesota(2/25/2026)
RR
Mississippi(2/25/2026)
RR
Missouri(2/25/2026)
RR
Montana(2/25/2026)
RR
Nebraska(2/25/2026)
RR
Nevada(2/25/2026)
RR
New Hampshire(2/25/2026)
RR
New Jersey(2/25/2026)
RR
New Mexico(2/25/2026)
RR
New York(2/25/2026)
RR
North Carolina(2/25/2026)
RR
North Dakota(2/25/2026)
RR
Ohio(2/26/2026)
RR
Oklahoma(2/25/2026)
RR
Oregon(2/25/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/25/2026)
RR
Rhode Island(2/25/2026)
RR
South Carolina(2/25/2026)
RR
South Dakota(2/25/2026)
RR
Tennessee(2/25/2026)
RR
Texas(2/25/2026)
RR
Utah(2/25/2026)
RR
Vermont(2/25/2026)
RR
Virginia(2/25/2026)
RR
Washington(2/25/2026)
RR
West Virginia(2/25/2026)
RR
Wisconsin(2/25/2026)
RR
Wyoming(2/25/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/4/2020
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | RBC 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
186
SEC notice filing (31 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| CITY NATIONAL BANK | SOLE SHAREHOLDER | |
| BANUELOS, ALMA DELIA | BOARD DIRECTOR | 4530705 |
| BARTON, RICHARD JOSEPH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2040869 |
| BRETADO, SANTIAGO AVILA | VP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1945627 |
| DANIEL, JOBY SWANKUTTY | BOARD DIRECTOR | 6616727 |
| GIAQUINTO, GREGG | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3182583 |
| MAGUIRE, WILLIAM JOHN JR | PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2040885 |
| O'KEEFFE, IVOR PATRICK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & BOARD DIRECTOR | 2397120 |
| RILEY, SHAWN DAVID | BOARD DIRECTOR | 7574191 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,781 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,515,102,638 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2025 | ||
| 10/27/2023 |
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