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James T. Macdonald

GETTINGS BUSCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Lafayette, IN 47901
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CRD#: 1452505
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Professional summary


James Thomas Macdonald, CFP®, who also goes by James Macdonald, is a registered financial advisor currently at GETTINGS BUSCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Lafayette, Indiana.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

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Aliases


James Macdonald

Other business activities


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INDEPENDENT INSURANCE SALES 5 HRS / MONTH West Lafayette public schools education foundation - Board Member

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1993

Experience


Current

January 2, 2020 - Present

GETTINGS BUSCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 672 Main Street Suite 300, Lafayette, IN 47901
RIA
CRD#: 306757
Lafayette, IN
Past

January 20, 2006 - December 31, 2019

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109032
LAFAYETTE, IN
Past

December 14, 2005 - December 31, 2019

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25427
LAFAYETTE, IN
Past

March 13, 2003 - December 8, 2005

RCO ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 122509
LAFAYETTE, IN
Past

February 5, 1986 - November 16, 1990

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506

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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GETTINGS BUSCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT
AURORA FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | GETTINGS REED FINANCIAL | GETTINGS REED | GETTINGS BUSCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GETTINGS BUSCH WEALTH | GETTINGS BUSCH | BCGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 306757 / SEC#: 801-117868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Indiana
(1/2/2020)
IAR
Texas
(6/9/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/19/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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GETTINGS BUSCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT
AURORA FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | GETTINGS REED FINANCIAL | GETTINGS REED | GETTINGS BUSCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GETTINGS BUSCH WEALTH | GETTINGS BUSCH | BCGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 306757 / SEC#: 801-117868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
672 Main Street Suite 300, Lafayette, IN 47901
Mailing Address
Phone number
(765) 742-7366
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BCGM 2023 PART 2A BROCHURE (3/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,761
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 444,067,799

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Company Information


GETTINGS BUSCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 306757Lafayette, IN 47901

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