John A. Nole

ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

CRD#: 1609191

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Professional summary

John Anthony Nole, who also goes by John A Nole, is a registered financial advisor currently at ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in St. Petersburg, Florida and PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC located in St. Petersburg, Florida.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. John has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

John A Nole

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 8, 2026 - Present

ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 150 2nd Ave N #1550, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

RIA

CRD#: 144377

St. Petersburg, FL

Current

July 15, 2016 - Present

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

Office #1: 150 Second Ave. N. Suite 1550, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

CRD#: 5670

St. Petersburg, FL

Past

April 2, 2020 - December 31, 2024

PAULSON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 304328

PORTLAND, OR

Past

June 27, 2017 - December 10, 2020

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

RIA

CRD#: 5670

LAKE OSWEGO, OR

Past

July 18, 2016 - June 23, 2017

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

RIA

CRD#: 5670

LAKE OSWEGO, OR

Past

February 5, 2014 - July 29, 2016

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 15007

TAMPA, FL

Past

February 5, 2014 - July 29, 2016

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 15007

TAMPA, FL

Past

October 14, 2011 - February 6, 2014

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 144426

ORLANDO, FL

Past

October 14, 2011 - February 6, 2014

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 10645

TAMPA, FL

Past

July 26, 2010 - October 14, 2011

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 48

TAMPA, FL

Past

July 26, 2010 - October 14, 2011

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 48

TAMPA, FL

Past

May 18, 2010 - September 7, 2010

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP

RIA

CRD#: 110283

SARASOTA, FL

Past

March 31, 2010 - September 7, 2010

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 20677

SARASOTA, FL

Past

July 31, 2007 - March 31, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA

CRD#: 17609

SARASOTA, FL

Past

February 24, 2004 - March 31, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

CRD#: 17609

SARASOTA, FL

Past

November 7, 2000 - February 24, 2004

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

CRD#: 17609

TAMPA, FL

Past

January 4, 1996 - November 13, 2000

BARRON CHASE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 18969

BOCA RATON, FL

Past

May 8, 1995 - May 9, 1995

FAIRCHILD FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 21404

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 20, 1995 - January 1, 1996

FAB SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 28212

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 17, 1994 - March 31, 1995

A. T. BROD & CO. INC.

CRD#: 1319

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

July 9, 1992 - September 14, 1994

J. GREGORY & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 14892

Past

July 7, 1992 - July 15, 1992

TUSCANY EQUITY MANAGEMENT CORPORATI0N

CRD#: 20016

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL

Past

November 10, 1988 - July 13, 1992

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 7963

Past

October 15, 1987 - November 17, 1988

GRAYSTONE NASH, INC.

CRD#: 10635

Past

April 21, 1987 - July 13, 1992

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 7963

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".

ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CYGNUS CAPITAL LLC | ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 144377 / SEC#: 801-68050

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Approved)

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.

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

California
(7/15/2016)

Connecticut
(7/15/2016)

District of Columbia
(7/6/2021)

Florida
(7/15/2016)

IAR

Florida
(4/8/2026)

Georgia
(7/15/2016)

Illinois
(7/15/2016)

Maryland
(8/18/2016)

Massachusetts
(12/8/2016)

Michigan
(7/15/2016)

Minnesota
(7/15/2016)

Missouri
(6/20/2023)

New Jersey
(8/1/2017)

New York
(7/15/2016)

North Carolina
(7/15/2016)

North Dakota
(4/5/2021)

Ohio
(7/15/2016)

Oregon
(7/15/2016)

Pennsylvania
(8/26/2021)

South Carolina
(10/31/2023)

South Dakota
(7/15/2016)

Texas
(8/18/2016)

Utah
(8/8/2023)

Vermont
(1/24/2023)

Virginia
(7/15/2016)

Washington
(7/22/2016)

West Virginia
(11/20/2023)

Wisconsin
(1/3/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/28/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/21/1987

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/18/1987

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 2/7/1995

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CYGNUS CAPITAL LLC | ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 144377 / SEC#: 801-68050

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

6 Centerpointe Drive Suite 300, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Mailing Address

Phone number

(503) 582-9500

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - 5/20/2024 UPDATE (3/3/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	557
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 211,654,859

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John A. Nole

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

PAULSON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP

WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BARRON CHASE SECURITIES, INC.

FAIRCHILD FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

FAB SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.

A. T. BROD & CO. INC.

J. GREGORY & COMPANY, INC.

TUSCANY EQUITY MANAGEMENT CORPORATI0N

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

GRAYSTONE NASH, INC.

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/28/2007

Series 63

Date: 5/21/1987

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/18/1987

Series 24

Date: 2/7/1995

FINRA

Current Firm

ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

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