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Sydney K. Dugan

CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT SERVICES
Sanford, NC 27330
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CRD#: 7564085
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Professional summary


Sydney Kristina Dugan, who also goes by Sydney Kristina Contorno, Sydney Contorno, Sydney Kristina Contorno-mcclain, Sydney Kristina Nicholas, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT SERVICES located in Sanford, North Carolina and SECU BROKERAGE SERVICES located in Sanford, North Carolina.

Sydney is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Sydney has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sydney Kristina Contorno | Sydney Contorno | Sydney Kristina Contorno-Mcclain | Sydney Kristina Nicholas

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.
STATE EMPLOYEES' CREDIT UNION. INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS. NATURE: FINANCIAL SERVICES. OSJ OFFICE ADDRESS: RALEIGH, NC. TITLE: FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES. START DATE 5/2018. 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: 5/2022. 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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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 3, 2023 - Present

CREDIT UNION INVESTMENT SERVICES

Office #1: 1764 Bragg St, Sanford, NC 27330
RIA
CRD#: 144871
Sanford, NC
Current

August 30, 2022 - Present

SECU BROKERAGE SERVICES

Office #1: 1002 Spring Lane, Sanford, NC 27330
BD
CRD#: 19899
Sanford, 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
(10/6/2022)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/31/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 8/30/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 144871Sanford, NC 27330

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