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James M. Neal

CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT SERVICES
Asheville, NC 28804
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CRD#: 7179880
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Professional summary

James Michael Neal, who also goes by James Neal, Michael Neal, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT SERVICES located in Asheville, North Carolina and SECU BROKERAGE SERVICES located in Weaverville, North Carolina.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Aliases

James Neal | Michael Neal

Other business activities

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STATE EMPLOYEES' CREDIT UNION. INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS. NATURE: FINANCIAL SERVICES. OSJ OFFICE ADDRESS: RALEIGH, NC. TITLE: FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES SPECIALIST. START DATE 11/2011. DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE MEMBERS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO IMPROVE THEIR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONDITION. SECU LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS. ADDRESS: RALEIGH, NC. NATURE: LIFE INSURANCE. TITLE: AGENT. START DATE: 9/2019. DUTIES AND TIME (SOME DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS) AS REQUIRED IN CONJUNCTION WITH POSITION AT STATE EMPLOYEES' CREDIT UNION. Members Trust Company. Investment related business. Nature: Trust Services. Address: 14025 Riveredge Drive, Suite 280, Tampa, FL 33637. Start date: August, 2025. Title: Trust Rep.

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Experience

Current

February 20, 2020 - Present

CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT SERVICES

Office #1: 701 N Broadway Ave., Asheville, NC 28804
RIA
CRD#: 144871
Asheville, NC
Current

October 29, 2019 - Present

SECU BROKERAGE SERVICES

Office #1: 8 Monticello Road, Weaverville, NC 28787Office #2: 701 N Broadway Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
BD
CRD#: 19899
Weaverville, NC

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.
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.

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RR
North Carolina
(11/12/2019)
IAR
North Carolina
(2/20/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/20/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/12/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 10/29/2019
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/17/2019
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CU
CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT SERVICES
CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT SERVICES | CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 144871 / SEC#:

North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2007 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
801 Hillsborough Street 3rd Floor, Raleigh, NC 27603
Mailing Address
Po Box 26807, Raleigh, NC 27611
Phone number
(800) 451-5467
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
258

Documents

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Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 110,960

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Company Information

CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 144871Asheville, NC 28804

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