JL
James R. Lord
PALADIN FINANCIAL
TOPEKA, KS 66611
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CRD#: 1309083
JL
Professional summary
James Russell Lord, who also goes by Jim Lord, is a registered financial advisor currently at PALADIN FINANCIAL located in Topeka, Kansas and GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC located in Topeka, Kansas.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jim Lord
Other business activities
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1) PALADIN INSURANCE, DBA LORD'S FINANCIAL PLANNING; INV-RELATED; 2909 SW PLASS CT, TOPEKA, KS 66611; INSURANCE; INSURANCE AGENT; START 06/2009; 60 HRS/MO; 60 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; SALES OF INSURANCE. 2) MONEY MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING; INV-RELATED; 2909 SW PLASS CT, TOPEKA, KS 66611; ACCOUNTING ENTITY; OWNER/PRESIDENT; START 01/1982; ACCOUNTING FOR HIS BUSINESS. 3) 90 SECONDS TO A GREATER YOU; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 7897 CHEROKEE CIRCLE, OZAWKIE, KS 66070; RADIO SPOT; VOICE OVER; START 03/2018; 10 HOURS PER MONTH; NONE OF WHICH ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; RECORDING RADIO SPOTS MARKETING UPLIFTING AND MOTIVATIONAL BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB. 4) PALADIN FINANCIAL DBA LORD'S FINANCIAL PLANNING; INV REL; 2909 SW PLASS CT, TOPEKA, KS 66611; RIA; IAR; START 05/2023; 240 HOURS PER MONTH; 100 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES. 5) GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC; INV REL; ARDEN HILLS, MN; REG REP; START 09/2014; APPROX 20% OF TIME SPEND IN THIS PRACTICE. 6) PALADIN LEGAL SERVICES, LLC; INV RELATED; 2909 SW PLASS CT, TOPEKA, KS 66611; ADMIN, SALES, MARKETING; START 09/2024; 5 HOURS PER MONTH; 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ESTATE PLANNING.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 12, 2023 - Present
PALADIN FINANCIAL
Office #1: 2909 Sw Plass Ct, Topeka, KS 66611RIA
CRD#: 288387
TOPEKA, KS
Current
September 9, 2014 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 2909 Sw Plass Court, Topeka, KS 66611RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Topeka, KS
Past
February 13, 2015 - December 31, 2023
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 127701
TOPEKA, KS
Past
September 9, 2014 - February 24, 2015
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 152665
TOPEKA, MN
Past
March 2, 2005 - September 10, 2014
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 29604
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
March 1, 2005 - September 10, 2014
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 29604
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past
January 2, 2003 - March 9, 2005
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past
October 14, 2002 - April 13, 2005
CORNERSTONE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 114510
TOPEKA, KS
Past
July 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002
CORNERSTONE INVESTMENTS, L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 38042
TOPEKA, KS
Past
April 13, 1987 - July 9, 1997
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
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".
PF
PALADIN FINANCIAL
LORD'S FINANCIAL PLANNING | PALADIN WEALTH, LLC | PALADIN WEALTH | PALADIN FINANCIAL
CRD#: 288387 / SEC#: 801-128300
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2023 Approved)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2023 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2023 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2022 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2023 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2023 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.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(9/9/2014)
RR
California(9/9/2014)
RR
Colorado(9/9/2014)
RR
Illinois(4/30/2025)
RR
Kansas(9/9/2014)
IAR
Kansas(5/12/2023)
RR
Missouri(9/9/2014)
RR
North Carolina(6/2/2015)
RR
Texas(2/12/2018)
IAR
Texas(7/18/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PF
PALADIN FINANCIAL
LORD'S FINANCIAL PLANNING | PALADIN WEALTH, LLC | PALADIN WEALTH | PALADIN FINANCIAL
CRD#: 288387 / SEC#: 801-128300
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2023 Approved)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2023 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2023 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2022 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2023 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
4105 Lexington Avenue North, Suite 230, Arden Hills, MN 55126
Mailing Address
Phone number
(651) 842-8406
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7
SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,268 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 182,540,818 |
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Company Information
PALADIN FINANCIAL
CRD#: 288387Topeka, KS 66611TRUST BUT VERIFY
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