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James Joseph Vitou

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Rocky River, OH
·CRD# 2344764·33 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCCurrent·CRD# 282580
RIA
20148 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116
July 11, 2023 - Present

Past

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLCPast·CRD# 119880
RIA
Rocky River, OH
April 30, 2015 - July 11, 2023
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 10409
BD
Rocky River, OH
January 3, 2002 - December 2, 2010
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 31243
BD
Akron, OH
November 14, 1997 - February 11, 2002
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 15296
BD
St. Paul, MN
September 5, 1996 - March 19, 1998
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 10409
BD
Springfield, MA
March 1, 1996 - September 5, 1996
G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.Past·CRD# 173
BD
August 10, 1993 - March 1, 1996

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Current Firm

AW
AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/17/2016 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

2950 Sw Mcclure Road Suite B, Topeka, KS 66614

Phone Number

(866) 363-9595

# of Employees

630

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

282,995

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$49,837,385,888

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Other business activities

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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.

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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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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.
IAR
Ohio
(7/11/2023)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1993About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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