Cassandra M. Nichols

NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

Glen Ellyn, IL

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CRD#: 5350732

Professional summary

Cassandra M Nichols, CIMA®, who also goes by Cassandra M Nichols, Cassandra M VIllarreal, Cassandra Villarreal, is a registered financial advisor currently at NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Merrick, New York.

Cassandra is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Cassandra has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Cassandra M Nichols | Cassandra M Villarreal | Cassandra Villarreal

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CIMA^®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

March 9, 2023 - Present

NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109591

Glen Ellyn, IL

Current

March 9, 2023 - Present

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 35350

Merrick, NY

Past

December 17, 2012 - March 2, 2023

CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105758

NAPERVILLE, IL

Past

January 19, 2010 - December 12, 2012

CALAMOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 143490

NAPERVILLE, IL

Past

January 19, 2010 - March 2, 2023

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 19850

NAPERVILLE, IL

Past

December 5, 2008 - January 12, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 25574

CHICAGO, IL

Past

December 5, 2008 - January 12, 2010

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

CHICAGO, IL

Past

November 26, 2007 - November 5, 2008

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

August 9, 2007 - November 5, 2008

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

WESTLAKE, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

NEW YORK LIFE ASSET MANAGEMENT OPERATING CO LLC | NYLI | NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENTS | NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 109591 / SEC#: 801-57396

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/20/2000 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.

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
(11/7/2023)

Georgia
(11/7/2023)

Illinois
(3/9/2023)

IAR

Illinois
(3/9/2023)

Indiana
(3/9/2023)

Kentucky
(10/6/2023)

Louisiana
(11/7/2023)

Michigan
(3/9/2023)

Missouri
(11/7/2023)

Ohio
(3/9/2023)

Oklahoma
(11/7/2023)

Tennessee
(11/7/2023)

Texas
(11/7/2023)

Wisconsin
(1/10/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/25/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/15/2007

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: 8/8/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

NEW YORK LIFE ASSET MANAGEMENT OPERATING CO LLC | NYLI | NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENTS | NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 109591 / SEC#: 801-57396

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/20/2000 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010

Mailing Address

Phone number

(888) 474-7725

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

349

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NYLIM ADV PART 2A JULY 2025 (7/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,047
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 113,162,976,263

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Cassandra M. Nichols

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC

CALAMOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/25/2007

Series 63

Date: 8/15/2007

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/8/2007

FINRA

Current Firm

NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

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