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James D. Wetzel

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CRD#: 1154055
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person 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.

James David Wetzel, CFP®, who also goes by James D Wetzel, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. James had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 22, Series 2 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James D Wetzel

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

January 8, 2004 - April 4, 2017

FEG

RIA
CRD#: 121658
DETROIT, MI
Past

January 8, 1987 - April 5, 1989

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Past

February 13, 1986 - April 12, 1994

MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8292
Past

February 20, 1985 - April 1, 1986

AETNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13255
Past

June 19, 1983 - February 25, 1991

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256

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".
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FEG
FEG | INVESTMENT ADVISOR ACQUISITION SUBSIDIARY, LLC | FUND EVALUATION GROUP, LLC | FEG INVESTMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 121658 / SEC#: 801-61324

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2002 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/15/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 5/28/1982
Non-Member General Securities Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/24/1991
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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FEG
FEG | INVESTMENT ADVISOR ACQUISITION SUBSIDIARY, LLC | FUND EVALUATION GROUP, LLC | FEG INVESTMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 121658 / SEC#: 801-61324

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2002 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
201 East Fifth Street Suite 1600, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(513) 977-4400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
130

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FUND EVALUATION GROUP LLC ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts188
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 20,565,989,191

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/20/2024
Cover Page
12/20/2023
10/27/2022

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Company Information


FEG

CRD#: 121658

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