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Mclain Tallungan

JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
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CRD#: 1062311
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Professional summary


Mclain Tallungan is a registered financial advisor currently at JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Mclain is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Mclain has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. ENGAGED IN INSURANCE SALES, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS SAME AS CURRENT EMPLOYER (BUFFALO GROVE), START DATE: APPROX. 02/1997; APPROX HRS PER WEEK=15 2. JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP INC. POSITION: Owner - NATURE: Corporation^Registered Investment Adviser - INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 02/01/1997 ADDRESS: 1110 W. Lake Cook Rd Suite 265 Buffalo Grove IL 60089, buffalo grove IL 60089, United States DESCRIPTION: recommending Ins products to my clients 3. NOTARY PUBLIC POSITION: Notary Public NATURE: Sole Proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/1990 ADDRESS: 1110 W. Lake Cook Rd, Suite 265, Buffalo Grove IL 60089, United States; DESCRIPTION: Provide Notary Public services to existing clients in the firm at no charge. 4. JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP INC. POSITION: President NATURE: Corporation^Registered Investment Adviser - INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 150 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 150 START DATE: 02/01/1997 ADDRESS: 1110 W. Lake Cook Rd Suite 265B Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, buffalo grove IL 60089, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial Planning

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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 15, 1998 - Present

JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 1110 W. Lake Cook Road Suite 265, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
RIA
CRD#: 123565
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Past

February 4, 1997 - August 7, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Past

July 19, 1991 - March 9, 1994

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 5, 1991 - February 3, 1997

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 18, 1984 - March 18, 1991

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 18, 1984 - March 18, 1991

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
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".
JF
JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 123565 / SEC#: 801-79263

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2014 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2014 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(5/15/1998)
IAR
Texas
(9/11/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/10/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


JF
JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 123565 / SEC#: 801-79263

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2014 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1110 W. Lake Cook Road Suite 265b, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 229-9191
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JFG - ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts823
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 276,837,194

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Company Information


JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 123565Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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