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James J. Lugo
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES
Pasadena, CA 91103
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CRD#: 5123037
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Professional summary
James Jeffrey Lugo, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in Pasadena, California.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
March 11, 2026 - Present
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 75 N. Fair Oaks Ave Suite 400, Pasadena, CA 91103RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
Pasadena, CA
Current
March 11, 2026 - Present
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 75 N. Fair Oaks Ave Suite 400, Pasadena, CA 91103RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
Pasadena, CA
Past
April 5, 2024 - February 13, 2026
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 25900
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
January 31, 2023 - March 12, 2024
IMA WEALTH
RIA
CRD#: 112091
Pasadena, CA
Past
January 30, 2023 - December 15, 2023
IMA WEALTH
BD
CRD#: 112091
Pasadena, CA
Past
July 21, 2014 - December 7, 2022
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 142373
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
May 8, 2014 - December 7, 2022
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
May 11, 2010 - April 4, 2014
AUGUSTAR DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 41081
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
November 19, 2007 - May 13, 2010
TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 32205
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
June 27, 2006 - March 20, 2007
METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 107622
IRVINE, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FC
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44430 / SEC#: 801-57302, 8-50696
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/22/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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.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
California(3/11/2026)
IAR
California(3/11/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FC
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44430 / SEC#: 801-57302, 8-50696
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/22/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
8540 Colonnade Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615-3052
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 27131, Raleigh, NC 27611-7131
Phone number
(919) 986-3546
Established
North Carolina since 01/11/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
322
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY | 100% OWNER | |
| BILITER, DAVID LEE | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 1690995 |
| CECE, MARY | SECRETARY | 2135583 |
| LONGEST, MICHAEL LEE | DIRECTOR, SENIOR DIRECTOR WEALTH FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY | 6692593 |
| MARRONE, MARK STEPHEN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1987907 |
| MCCALLUM, CHARLES FALCONER III | DIRECTOR, SENIOR DIRECTOR WEALTH RISK & GOVERNANCE | 2697260 |
| WALSH, WILLIAM JAMES | DIRECTOR, FIRST CITIZENS OUTSIDE DIRECTOR | 4883580 |
| WILSON, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER | DIRECTOR, WEALTH MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE | 4301352 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 6,706 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,098,769,026 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
| Arbitration | 4 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2026 | ||
| 01/13/2025 |
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Company Information
FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44430Pasadena, CA 91103TRUST BUT VERIFY
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