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William Edward Dever Jr

CFP®
CRD# 1027420·Registered 1982 - 2025
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that William is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

William Edward Dever JR, CFP®, who also goes by William Edward Dever, was a registered financial advisor. William was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1982 - 2025. William had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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William Edward Dever

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2000

Years of Experience

44 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Past

JMG FINANCIAL GROUP LTDPast·CRD# 110302
RIA
Naples, FL
February 21, 1998 - December 31, 2025
DREHER & ASSOCIATES, INC.Past·CRD# 8665
BD
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
November 29, 1986 - December 31, 1996
JMG FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD.Past·CRD# 16495
BD
October 22, 1986 - December 30, 1987
VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.Past·CRD# 3960
BD
January 27, 1982 - February 17, 1987

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Current Firm

JMG FINANCIAL GROUP LTD
JMG FINANCIAL GROUP LTD

JMG FINANCIAL GROUP LTD

CRD#: 110302 / SEC#: 801-23526
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/13/1985 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

2001 Butterfield Road, Suite 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Phone Number

(630) 571-5252

# of Employees

103

SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 38 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JMG FINANCIAL BROCHURE MARCH 2026 (3/23/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

7,164

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$7,500,135,482

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/28/2026Cover PageReport
10/11/2024Cover PageReport
11/20/2023Cover PageReport

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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JMG FINANCIAL GROUP LTD
JMG FINANCIAL GROUP LTD

JMG FINANCIAL GROUP LTD

CRD#: 110302 / SEC#: 801-23526
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/13/1985 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1987About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed May 1985About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1982About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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