Luis Almendarez is a registered investment advisor, based in Walnut Creek, CA, with 23 years of industry experience.
Location
1600 South Main Street, Suite 315, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Luis is a board member of the US Fiji Chamber of Commerce, involved in strategic planning, membership engagement, and other activities. He dedicates a few hours per week to this role.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Cetera Investment Services LLCBroker
May 2025 - Present · 1 yr
Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
May 2025 - Present · 1 yr
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
September 2021 - April 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
September 2021 - April 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Unionbanc Investment Services, LLC
November 2017 - September 2021 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Unionbanc Investment Services, LLCBroker
November 2017 - September 2021 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
December 2012 - November 2017 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
November 2012 - November 2017 · 5 yrs
Unionbanc Investment Services, LLC
November 2007 - March 2012 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Unionbanc Investment Services, LLCBroker
November 2007 - March 2012 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Princor Financial Services Corporation
September 2006 - August 2007 · 11 mos
Princor Financial Services CorporationBroker
August 2006 - August 2007 · 1 yr
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.
June 2004 - March 2006 · 1 yr 9 mos
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
December 2002 - March 2006 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Citicorp Investment ServicesBroker
February 2002 - May 2002 · 3 mos
Banc of America Securities LLCBroker
March 2000 - July 2001 · 1 yr 4 mos
State Registrations4 states
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