David Hodge
About David Hodge
David Hodge serves as the Senior Vice President and Senior Fiduciary Officer at City National Bank, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from UC San Diego and a Doctor of Law from UCLA, and has extensive experience in fiduciary roles across various financial institutions.
Work at City National Bank
David Hodge currently serves as Senior Vice President and Senior Fiduciary Officer at City National Bank, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing fiduciary services and managing client relationships. Prior to this, he worked at City National Bank as Vice President and Senior Fiduciary Officer from 2018 to 2021. His experience at the bank spans over three years, during which he developed expertise in trust and estate management.
Education and Expertise
David Hodge earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the University of California, San Diego, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, obtaining a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from 2009 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in fiduciary services and estate planning.
Previous Experience in Trust and Estate Litigation
Before his current role, David Hodge worked at Loeb & Loeb LLP as an Associate in Trust and Estate Litigation from 2012 to 2016. During his four years at the firm, he gained valuable experience in handling complex legal matters related to trusts and estates in the Greater Los Angeles Area. This role contributed to his expertise in fiduciary responsibilities.
Career in Wealth Management
David Hodge held the position of Managing Director and Regional Trust Team Lead at First Republic Private Wealth Management for ten months in 2021 to 2022. In this role, he was responsible for leading the trust team and managing client portfolios. Additionally, he served as Vice President and Regional Fiduciary Officer at U.S. Trust from 2017 to 2018, where he focused on fiduciary services in the Greater Los Angeles Area.