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Nicoh R. Alday

ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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CRD#: 7459835
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Nicoh Ryan Alday JRORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Professional summary

Nicoh Ryan Alday JR, who also goes by Nicoh Alday, Nicoh R Alday, Nicoh Ryan Alday, Ryan Alday, is a registered financial advisor currently at ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Walnut Creek, California and PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC located in Walnut Creek, California.

Nicoh is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Nicoh has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Aliases

Nicoh Alday | Nicoh R Alday | Nicoh Ryan Alday | Ryan Alday

Other business activities

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Nicoh Ryan Alday JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 12, 2026 - Present

ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1255 Treat Blvd, Ste 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
RIA
CRD#: 144377
Walnut Creek, CA
Current

November 13, 2025 - Present

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

Office #1: 1255 Treat Blvd, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
BD
CRD#: 5670
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

November 8, 2022 - November 21, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
San Francisco, CA
Past

October 18, 2022 - November 21, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
San Francisco, CA
Past

September 1, 2022 - September 15, 2022

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA
Past

January 24, 2022 - June 9, 2022

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
OI
ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
CYGNUS CAPITAL LLC | ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 144377 / SEC#: 801-68050

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Approved)

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(11/13/2025)
RR
California
(11/13/2025)
IAR
California
(3/12/2026)
RR
Colorado
(2/9/2026)
RR
Delaware
(4/29/2026)
RR
Florida
(11/13/2025)
RR
Georgia
(11/13/2025)
RR
Nevada
(11/13/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(11/13/2025)
RR
New York
(11/13/2025)
RR
Oregon
(11/13/2025)
RR
Texas
(11/13/2025)
RR
Utah
(4/29/2026)
RR
Virginia
(6/3/2026)
RR
Washington
(11/13/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/7/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/9/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/24/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 11/6/2021
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

OI
ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
CYGNUS CAPITAL LLC | ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 144377 / SEC#: 801-68050

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2007 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
6 Centerpointe Drive Suite 300, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Mailing Address
Phone number
(503) 582-9500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - 5/20/2024 UPDATE (3/3/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts557
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 211,654,859

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Company Information

ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 144377Walnut Creek, CA 94597

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