James A. Bear

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Maple Grove, MN 55369

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CRD#: 1760572

Professional summary

James Alan Bear, who also goes by James A Bear, Jim Bear, is a registered financial advisor currently at AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. James has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

James A Bear | Jim Bear

Other business activities

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1) J. Alan Financial Inc; Yes Investment Related; 7219 Forestview Lane N, Maple Grove, MN 55369; Insurance Sales; Owner; Start Date 01/2000; Approx. 70 HOURS/WEEK SIMULTANEOUS WITH INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS; 16 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; Insurance Sales and Services, Annuities and Life Insurance products. 2) James Bear; Not Investment Related; Self Employed Musician/Freelance Drumming; Start Date 06/1998; Approx. 10 hours a month; Zero hours during trading hours; Rehearse and play in band. 3) Elliott Properties; Not Investment related; 7219 Forestview Lane N, Maple Grove, MN 55369; Rental Income, President; Start Date 10/2019; Approx. 01 hours a month; Approx. 00 hours during trading; Paying bills and managing QuickBooks.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 8, 2017 - Present

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 7219 Forestview Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369

RIA

CRD#: 282580

Maple Grove, MN

Past

December 3, 2024 - June 30, 2025

J. ALAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 328573

MAPLE GROVE, MN

Past

April 16, 2014 - September 12, 2017

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 132070

MAPLEGROVE, MN

Past

September 29, 2006 - December 31, 2009

KCD FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 127473

CHAMPLIN, MN

Past

January 16, 2001 - October 2, 2006

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 40875

CHAMPLIN, MN

Past

August 27, 1998 - January 5, 2001

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 2225

APPLETON, WI

Past

January 4, 1996 - August 4, 1998

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13609

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

Past

June 29, 1994 - April 6, 1995

OSAIC FS, INC.

CRD#: 3870

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

February 27, 1989 - June 28, 1994

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

NEWARK, NJ

Past

February 22, 1989 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

CRD#: 680

NEWARK, NJ

Past

December 2, 1987 - February 13, 1989

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

CRD#: 4039

Past

December 2, 1987 - February 13, 1989

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Minnesota
(9/8/2017)

IAR

Texas
(9/11/2017)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/24/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/6/1987

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/30/1987

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/17/2016 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2950 Sw Mcclure Road Suite B, Topeka, KS 66614

Mailing Address

Phone number

(866) 363-9595

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

602

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (10/1/2025)

FORM ADV PART 2A (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	111,059
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 37,525,706,084

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James A. Bear

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Alan Bear's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

J. ALAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

KCD FINANCIAL, INC.

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

OSAIC FS, INC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/24/1999

Series 63

Date: 11/6/1987

Series 6

Date: 11/30/1987

Current Firm

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

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