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James W. Dillistone

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES
Pocatello, ID 83201
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CRD#: 1556514
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Professional summary


James William Dillistone SR, who also goes by Jim Dillistone, James William Dillistone, is a registered financial advisor currently at BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Pocatello, Idaho and BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC. located in Pocatello, Idaho.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. James has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Dillistone | James William Dillistone

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY POSITION: Branch Sales Manager/Insurance Agent NATURE: Insurance Sales INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 200 START DATE: 11/01/2004 ADDRESS: 861 Jefferson Ave ste 1, Pocatello ID 83201, United States DESCRIPTION: Recruit and train insurance agent. Non Variable insurance sales and service. RIVERSIDE ESTATES HOA POSITION: Treasurer NATURE: The HOA collects dues and pays for:Lawn CareSnow removalWater, sewer, and trash removalExterior of buildings including roofs INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/07/2024 ADDRESS: 2850 Bannock Hwy UnitM, Pocatello ID 83204, United States DESCRIPTION: RecordHOA duesPay billsManage Savings for insurance and roof replacement.Keep financial records

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view James William Dillistone SR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

May 21, 2020 - Present

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 861 Jefferson Street Ste A ,, Pocatello, ID 83201
RIA
CRD#: 281285
Pocatello, ID
Current

May 5, 2017 - Present

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 861 Jefferson Street Ste A, Pocatello, ID 83201
BD
CRD#: 173962
Pocatello, ID
Past

April 11, 2005 - December 31, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 26, 2003 - December 3, 2004

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 3, 2000 - July 2, 2003

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

August 8, 1996 - August 21, 1998

U.S.-WORLDWIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19612
WACO, TX
Past

March 15, 1993 - August 5, 1996

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

August 1, 1988 - February 17, 1993

U.S.-WORLDWIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19612
WACO, TX
Past

June 30, 1988 - October 4, 1988

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

February 16, 1987 - September 28, 1988

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 6, 1986 - November 11, 1986

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386

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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BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 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.
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
Idaho
(7/26/2017)
IAR
Idaho
(5/21/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/20/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
303 E. Wacker Drive 5th Fl, Chicago, IL 60601
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-9083
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
384

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLAS WRAP BROCHURE 03012025 (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,938
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,943,847,697

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Company Information


BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285Pocatello, ID 83201

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