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Benjamin K. Coit

CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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CRD#: 7407206
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Professional summary


Benjamin Kyle Coit, who also goes by Benjamin Coit, Ben Coit, is a registered financial professional currently at CITY NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Benjamin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Benjamin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Benjamin Coit | Ben Coit

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 30, 2025 - 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

January 17, 2024 - April 25, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 21, 2022 - September 5, 2023

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

January 1, 2022 - August 19, 2022

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
WALNUT CREEK, 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.

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
(6/30/2025)
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Alaska
(6/30/2025)
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Arizona
(6/30/2025)
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
(6/30/2025)
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Florida
(6/30/2025)
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
(6/30/2025)
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New Hampshire
(6/30/2025)
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New Jersey
(6/30/2025)
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New Mexico
(6/30/2025)
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New York
(6/30/2025)
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North Carolina
(6/30/2025)
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North Dakota
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Ohio
(7/1/2025)
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
(6/30/2025)
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Pennsylvania
(6/30/2025)
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Rhode Island
(6/30/2025)
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South Carolina
(6/30/2025)
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South Dakota
(6/30/2025)
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Tennessee
(6/30/2025)
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Texas
(6/30/2025)
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Utah
(6/30/2025)
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Vermont
(6/30/2025)
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Virginia
(6/30/2025)
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Washington
(6/30/2025)
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West Virginia
(6/30/2025)
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Wisconsin
(6/30/2025)
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Wyoming
(6/30/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/17/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/17/2024
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/28/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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)
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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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