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Raul J. Escudero Villeta

FSAM
GUAYNABO, PR 00968
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CRD#: 1357156
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Professional summary

Raul Juan Escudero Villeta, who also goes by Paul J Escudero, Raul Juan Escudero, Raul J Escudero VIlleta, is a registered financial advisor currently at FSAM LLC located in Guaynabo, and FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC located in Guaynabo, .

Raul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Raul has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Paul J Escudero | Raul Juan Escudero | Raul J Escudero Villeta

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
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

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None

Experience

Current

January 20, 2023 - Present

FSAM LLC

Office #1: Gam Tower 2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968
RIA
CRD#: 287851
GUAYNABO, PR
Current

January 4, 2023 - Present

FIRST SOUTHERN, LLC

Office #1: Gam Tower 2 Tabonuco Street, Suite 200, Guaynabo, PR 00968
BD
CRD#: 282756
Guaynabo, PR
Past

January 4, 2023 - January 12, 2023

FSAM LLC

RIA
CRD#: 287851
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

March 27, 2018 - December 21, 2022

HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134510
FAIRFIELD, CT
Past

March 1, 2018 - December 21, 2022

HERBERT J. SIMS & CO, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3420
GUAYNABO, PR
Past

February 27, 2018 - February 28, 2018

HERBERT J. SIMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134510
FAIRFIELD, CT
Past

February 11, 2011 - February 12, 2018

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 41791
San Juan, PR
Past

October 19, 2006 - February 12, 2018

SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 41791
San Juan, PR
Past

February 7, 1991 - October 31, 2006

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INCORPORATED OF PUERTO RICO

BD
CRD#: 13042
SAN JUAN, PR
Past

September 2, 1987 - October 31, 2006

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
SAN JUAN, PR
Past

June 10, 1985 - September 1, 1987

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

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".
FL
FSAM LLC
FIRST SOUTHERN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | FSAM LLC | FIRST SOUTHERN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 287851 / SEC#: 801-122054

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2021 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/18/2022 Terminated)
Puerto Rico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2022 Terminated)

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
District of Columbia
(12/15/2025)
RR
Florida
(1/4/2023)
RR
Georgia
(2/6/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/7/2025)
RR
Michigan
(7/18/2025)
RR
Nevada
(3/31/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(1/20/2023)
RR
New York
(1/4/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/4/2023)
RR
Puerto Rico
(1/20/2023)
IAR
Puerto Rico
(1/20/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(6/28/2023)
RR
Texas
(1/4/2023)
RR
Virgin Islands
(2/4/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/3/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/31/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/23/1985
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 11/5/1994
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FL
FSAM LLC
FIRST SOUTHERN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | FSAM LLC | FIRST SOUTHERN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 287851 / SEC#: 801-122054

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2021 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/18/2022 Terminated)
Puerto Rico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
1720 Windward Concourse Suite 115, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Mailing Address
Phone number
(770) 777-9373
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
13

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FSAM, LLC PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (10/15/2025)
FSAM LLC WRAP FEE BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts165
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 112,853,411

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Company Information

FSAM LLC

CRD#: 287851Guaynabo, PR 00968

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