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Nicholas D. Lailas

ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
New York, NY 10005
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CRD#: 7601478
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Professional summary

Nicholas Dimitri Lailas, who also goes by Nicholas Dimitri Lailas Mr., Nicholas Lailas, is a registered financial advisor currently at ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in New York, New York and PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC located in New York, New York.

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

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Nicholas Dimitri Lailas Mr. | Nicholas Lailas

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

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 1, 2026 - Present

ORCA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 40 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005
RIA
CRD#: 144377
New York, NY
Current

April 6, 2026 - Present

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

Office #1: 40 Wall Street 39th Floor, New York, NY 10005
BD
CRD#: 5670
New York, NY
Past

June 28, 2024 - December 23, 2025

MANULIFE JOHN HANCOCK BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 150842
Boston, MA
Past

November 3, 2023 - December 23, 2025

JOHN HANCOCK PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 174433
Boston, MA
Past

October 20, 2023 - June 28, 2024

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 7, 2022 - May 16, 2023

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
Boston, MA
Past

October 21, 2022 - May 16, 2023

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Boston, MA

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
(5/5/2026)
RR
California
(4/9/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(4/9/2026)
RR
Florida
(4/9/2026)
RR
Georgia
(5/4/2026)
RR
Maryland
(4/9/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/9/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(4/9/2026)
RR
New York
(4/6/2026)
IAR
New York
(5/1/2026)
IAR
Oregon
(5/6/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/4/2026)
RR
Texas
(4/9/2026)
RR
Virginia
(4/9/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/7/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/21/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/12/2022
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)

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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#: 144377New York, NY 10005

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