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James D. Mcdonald

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CRD#: 1683371
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James Dean Mcdonald

Professional summary


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James Dean Mcdonald, who also goes by Jim Mcdonald, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. James had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 26 exams.

Aliases


Jim Mcdonald

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.
1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SAGEVIEW ADVISORY GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING DIRECTOR START DATE: 1/2022 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CLIENT SERVICING, MARKETING, SALES; 2. NAME: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT START DATE: 6/2000 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 4 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, AND LONG-TERM CARE;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

February 11, 2022 - February 5, 2026

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
Eden Prairie, MN
Past

November 9, 2021 - September 30, 2026

CREATIVE PLANNING INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 126777
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
Past

February 23, 2017 - December 31, 2021

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Golden Valley, MN
Past

December 22, 2014 - December 31, 2014

ONEDIGITAL

RIA
CRD#: 106766
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Past

December 22, 2014 - January 6, 2022

ONEDIGITAL

RIA
CRD#: 106766
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Past

January 28, 2014 - December 31, 2014

FINANCIAL ADVOCATES ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 147786
OLYMPIA, WA
Past

November 30, 2010 - March 2, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Past

November 30, 2010 - March 2, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Past

March 4, 2008 - November 30, 2010

NRP ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 141430
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Past

March 14, 2007 - October 15, 2008

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 103717
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Past

December 15, 2006 - November 30, 2010

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103717
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Past

April 28, 2005 - November 30, 2006

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 13, 2003 - March 16, 2005

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 21, 2003 - July 21, 2003

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
SEATTLE, WA
Past

March 2, 1998 - September 25, 2002

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 7, 1997 - March 2, 1998

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600
Past

May 6, 1996 - February 14, 1997

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past

August 23, 1991 - July 13, 1994

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 23, 1991 - July 13, 1994

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
PR
PR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 1/30/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 1/10/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 8/21/1991
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC | GORDON SIMMERS SECURITY CORPORATION | FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | FINANCIAL NETWORK INVESTMENT CORPORATION | CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | CETERA NETWORKS

CRD#: 13572 / SEC#: 801-47342, 8-29577

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100 Suite 5100, El Segundo, CA 90245-5672
Mailing Address
Po Box 983, Saint Cloud, MN 56302
Phone number
(800) 879-8100
Established
Delaware since 12/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,881

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC - ADV PART 2A AND APPENDIX 1 (6/1/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
ARNOLD, SUMMER SELTZERVICE PRESIDENT2954103
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULBROKER DEALER CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
COAXUM, KOFI SULEVICE PRESIDENT5150018
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
HALLORAN, THOMAS WILLIAMVICE PRESIDENT1921834
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2799860
MCCALLOP, PATRICIA RUTHERFORDBROKER DEALER CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5059176
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
MOLNAR, MICHAEL JAMESVICE PRESIDENT4866129
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
NILAND, ERIK BRADLEYVICE PRESIDENT2796476
OBRIEN, EDWARD DMANAGER2239064
PATTERSON, GERALDVICE PRESIDENT4302538
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYPRESIDENT AND MANAGER2272183
STONE, TIMOTHY PATRICKVICE PRESIDENT3038963
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846
WATTS, ANDREW DAVIDVICE PRESIDENT4780880
WENIG, HARLAN DAVIDVICE PRESIDENT4690768

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts192,956
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,651,447,975

Disclosures


Regulatory Event20
Civil Event2
Arbitration15

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Company Information


CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

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