James J. Vitou

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Rocky River, OH 44116

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CRD#: 2344764

Professional summary

James Joseph Vitou is a registered financial advisor currently at AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Rocky River, Ohio.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 6 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1.) Vitou Financial Services; Yes Investment Related; 20148 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116; Insurance Sales; Founding Partner; START DATE: 11/1990; Approx. 160 hours a month; Approx. 160 hours during trading; Insurance Sales and Services. 2.) Association of Financial Consultants; Investment Related: Yes; 2973 W State Rd 434, Suite 300, Longwood FL 32779, United States; Non Profit retirement seminar ; Seminar Presenter; Start Date 09/2025; Approx hours per month: 02; Approx hours during trading: 0; Retirement Seminar Presenter

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 11, 2023 - Present

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 20148 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116

RIA

CRD#: 282580

Rocky River, OH

Past

April 30, 2015 - July 11, 2023

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 119880

Rocky River, OH

Past

January 3, 2002 - December 2, 2010

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

ROCKY RIVER, OH

Past

November 14, 1997 - February 11, 2002

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243

AKRON, OH

Past

September 5, 1996 - March 19, 1998

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

ST. PAUL, MN

Past

March 1, 1996 - September 5, 1996

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

August 10, 1993 - March 1, 1996

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

CRD#: 173

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Ohio
(7/11/2023)

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 8/9/1993

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2950 Sw Mcclure Road Suite B, Topeka, KS 66614

Mailing Address

Phone number

(866) 363-9595

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

602

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (10/1/2025)

FORM ADV PART 2A (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	111,059
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 37,525,706,084

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James J. Vitou

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Joseph Vitou's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 6

Date: 8/9/1993

Current Firm

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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