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James L. Castellano

HORACE MANN INVESTORS
Waco, TX 76710
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CRD#: 1858869
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Professional summary


James Lyman Castellano, who also goes by James Lyman Castellano, James Lynam Castellano, is a registered financial advisor currently at HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC. located in Waco, Texas.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Lyman Castellano | James Lynam Castellano

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.
Multiline Insurance Agent affiliated with Horace Mann Service Corp.; offering property, casualty, health and life products CASTELLANO INS AND FIN SVSC POSITION: owner NATURE: quilting and embroidery, and financial services, and insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 11/26/2013 ADDRESS: Waco TX 76705, United States DESCRIPTION: the S corp has been created to house the insurance and financial services company, and quilting business

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 19, 2024 - Present

HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.

Office #1: 1105 Wooded Acres Dr. Suite 260, Waco, TX 76710
RIA
BD
CRD#: 11643
Waco, TX
Current

July 30, 2024 - Present

HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.

Office #1: 1105 Wooded Acres Dr. Suite 260, Waco, TX 76710
RIA
BD
CRD#: 11643
Waco, TX
Past

February 21, 2022 - July 30, 2024

STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 3487
harker heights, TX
Past

December 16, 2021 - July 30, 2024

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
RICHARDSON, TX
Past

February 23, 2015 - October 2, 2020

HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11643
WACO, TX
Past

September 18, 2012 - October 2, 2020

HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11643
WACO, TX
Past

August 3, 2011 - September 5, 2012

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10111
QUAKERTOWN, PA
Past

April 19, 2011 - September 5, 2012

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
QUAKERTOWN, PA
Past

September 3, 2008 - December 3, 2009

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 31, 1990 - December 10, 1990

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
Past

March 31, 1990 - December 10, 1990

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Past

June 22, 1989 - March 26, 1990

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 759
Past

August 4, 1988 - May 15, 1989

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461

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".
HM
HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.
AARON RARICK AGENCY EAST | SEEDMIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SECURE INSURANCE AGENCY | SEAN STEPHENS AGENCY | SEAN O'BRIEN AGENCY | SCHOOL EMPLOYEES INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SCHOOL EMPLOYEES INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | SANKEY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SANKEY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES SOUTHEAST, INC. | RYAN HOFER AGENCY | ROPER INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | RON BAUER INSURANCE AGENCY | REITER INSURANCE, LLC | REITER INSURANCE RESOURCES, LLC | POTTS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | PEE DEE EDUCATORS INSURANCE AGENCY, TOO | PEE DEE EDUCATORS INSURANCE AGENCY, III | PEE DEE EDUCATORS INSURANCE AGENCY | PAUL KRAKLAN AGENCY LLC | ORR INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | OLD TOWN INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | NUCKLES FINANCIAL | NEXT GENERATION FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. | MORGAN INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | MITCHELL CHATFIELD AGENCY | MILL COLEMAN II AGENCY, LLC | MIDLANDS EDUCATOR'S INSURANCE, INC. | MCDOWELL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | MATTHEW JODINO AGENCY | MARK G ANDERSON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. | MANASOTA ELITE EDUCATORS INSURANCE, LLC | MAIN LINE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | M&L INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LISA BUSSIERE, LLC. | LERMAN INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEON STURK LLC | LARROW INSURANCE LLC | LARROW INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | LARROW INSURANCE & FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC EAST | LANGFORD INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LADY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | KEVIN MCCARTHY AGENCY | KEITH BROOKS AGENCY | K SCHEIDING AGENCY | JOSHUA TREE INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | JIM NICOLOW AGENCY | JASON L. ROHRER AGENCY | JACKSON FINANCIAL, LLC | HUNT INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC | HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC. | HORACE MANN INVESTORS INC | HELIX INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | HAGEMAN FAMILY INSURANCE | GULF COAST EDUCATORS INSURANCE | GULF COAST EDUCATORS III | GSP AGENCY | GRETCHEN REHM AGENCY, INC. | GRETCHEN REHM AGENCY | GOLDEN APPLE INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | GOLD STAR RETIREMENT AND INSURANCE | GEORGE C. PRY INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. WEST | GEORGE C PRY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | GEORGE C PRY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC WEST | GCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GAC WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOULTIONS | FURLONG FINANCIAL, INC. | FROST INSURANCE | FRANCES MARION EDUCATORS INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC | FOOTHILLS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | FLORIDA EDUCATORS INSURANCE, LLC | FLORIDA EDUCATORS INSURANCE WEST COAST, INC. | FLORIDA EDUCATORS INSURANCE OF PINELLAS COUNTY | FLORIDA EDUCATOR INSURANCE EAST | FLORES-CHATFIELD AGENCY AND CHATFIELD, INC | FIRST EDUCATIONAL INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | FIRST CHOICE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR EDUCATORS | FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK, LLC | ESP FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | EDUCATOR'S CHOICE INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC | EDUCATOR INSURANCE SERVICES | EDUCATOR FOCUSED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS & INSURANCE | EDUCATOR FOCUSED FINANCIAL SERVICES | EDUCATOR FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | EDUCATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | EDUCATOR BENEFITS INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. | EDUCATED FIRST SOLUTIONS | EDDIE SAMPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY II | EDDIE SAMPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY | DELORES MCCANN AGENCY | DELISLE INSURANCE & RETIREMENT, LLC | DELEON & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | DAVIS AND WALLMAN FINANCIAL, LLC | DAVID STANLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC | DAVID PECK AGENCY | CROKER & ASSOCIATES, LLC | CORNERSTONE EDUCATORS INSURANCE | COLEMAN FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | CITRUS VALLEY INSURANCE | CHRIS GADDIS AGENCY | CHRIS BURNES AGENCY | CHIP LUM AGENCY | CHERRY CREEK EDUCATORS, INC. | CASTELLANO INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | CAPITAL INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. | CAPITAL CITY INSURANCE | BUCKEYE EDUCATOR INSURANCE, LLC | BRANDON MCGUIRE AGENCY | BOB TILLER AGENCY | BILL HARIG AGENCY | BICKETT INSURANCE AGENCY | ASTRAIOS FINANCIAL - EAST, LLC | ASTRAIOS FINANCIAL | ASHELY TURNER AGENCY | ARA FINANCIAL | APPLETREE BENEFITS | APPLE ED INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALLISON ZECH AGENCY | ALAN MINGLEDORFF AGENCY | ADAMS INSURANCE | AARON RARICK AGENCY SOUTHEAST...

CRD#: 11643 / SEC#: 801-80964, 8-6082

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/21/2009 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/13/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/29/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/26/2009 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/26/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/30/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/13/2009 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/13/2009 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2009 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/20/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/13/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/13/2009 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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
Texas
(8/1/2024)
IAR
Texas
(9/19/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/9/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/4/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


HM
HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.
AARON RARICK AGENCY EAST | SEEDMIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SECURE INSURANCE AGENCY | SEAN STEPHENS AGENCY | SEAN O'BRIEN AGENCY | SCHOOL EMPLOYEES INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SCHOOL EMPLOYEES INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | SANKEY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SANKEY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES SOUTHEAST, INC. | RYAN HOFER AGENCY | ROPER INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | RON BAUER INSURANCE AGENCY | REITER INSURANCE, LLC | REITER INSURANCE RESOURCES, LLC | POTTS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | PEE DEE EDUCATORS INSURANCE AGENCY, TOO | PEE DEE EDUCATORS INSURANCE AGENCY, III | PEE DEE EDUCATORS INSURANCE AGENCY | PAUL KRAKLAN AGENCY LLC | ORR INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | OLD TOWN INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | NUCKLES FINANCIAL | NEXT GENERATION FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. | MORGAN INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | MITCHELL CHATFIELD AGENCY | MILL COLEMAN II AGENCY, LLC | MIDLANDS EDUCATOR'S INSURANCE, INC. | MCDOWELL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | MATTHEW JODINO AGENCY | MARK G ANDERSON INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. | MANASOTA ELITE EDUCATORS INSURANCE, LLC | MAIN LINE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | M&L INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LISA BUSSIERE, LLC. | LERMAN INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEON STURK LLC | LARROW INSURANCE LLC | LARROW INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | LARROW INSURANCE & FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC EAST | LANGFORD INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LADY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | KEVIN MCCARTHY AGENCY | KEITH BROOKS AGENCY | K SCHEIDING AGENCY | JOSHUA TREE INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | JIM NICOLOW AGENCY | JASON L. ROHRER AGENCY | JACKSON FINANCIAL, LLC | HUNT INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC | HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC. | HORACE MANN INVESTORS INC | HELIX INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | HAGEMAN FAMILY INSURANCE | GULF COAST EDUCATORS INSURANCE | GULF COAST EDUCATORS III | GSP AGENCY | GRETCHEN REHM AGENCY, INC. | GRETCHEN REHM AGENCY | GOLDEN APPLE INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | GOLD STAR RETIREMENT AND INSURANCE | GEORGE C. PRY INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. WEST | GEORGE C PRY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | GEORGE C PRY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC WEST | GCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GAC WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOULTIONS | FURLONG FINANCIAL, INC. | FROST INSURANCE | FRANCES MARION EDUCATORS INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC | FOOTHILLS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | FLORIDA EDUCATORS INSURANCE, LLC | FLORIDA EDUCATORS INSURANCE WEST COAST, INC. | FLORIDA EDUCATORS INSURANCE OF PINELLAS COUNTY | FLORIDA EDUCATOR INSURANCE EAST | FLORES-CHATFIELD AGENCY AND CHATFIELD, INC | FIRST EDUCATIONAL INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES | FIRST CHOICE INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR EDUCATORS | FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK, LLC | ESP FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | EDUCATOR'S CHOICE INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC | EDUCATOR INSURANCE SERVICES | EDUCATOR FOCUSED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS & INSURANCE | EDUCATOR FOCUSED FINANCIAL SERVICES | EDUCATOR FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. | EDUCATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | EDUCATOR BENEFITS INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. | EDUCATED FIRST SOLUTIONS | EDDIE SAMPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY II | EDDIE SAMPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY | DELORES MCCANN AGENCY | DELISLE INSURANCE & RETIREMENT, LLC | DELEON & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | DAVIS AND WALLMAN FINANCIAL, LLC | DAVID STANLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC | DAVID PECK AGENCY | CROKER & ASSOCIATES, LLC | CORNERSTONE EDUCATORS INSURANCE | COLEMAN FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | CITRUS VALLEY INSURANCE | CHRIS GADDIS AGENCY | CHRIS BURNES AGENCY | CHIP LUM AGENCY | CHERRY CREEK EDUCATORS, INC. | CASTELLANO INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | CAPITAL INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. | CAPITAL CITY INSURANCE | BUCKEYE EDUCATOR INSURANCE, LLC | BRANDON MCGUIRE AGENCY | BOB TILLER AGENCY | BILL HARIG AGENCY | BICKETT INSURANCE AGENCY | ASTRAIOS FINANCIAL - EAST, LLC | ASTRAIOS FINANCIAL | ASHELY TURNER AGENCY | ARA FINANCIAL | APPLETREE BENEFITS | APPLE ED INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | ALLISON ZECH AGENCY | ALAN MINGLEDORFF AGENCY | ADAMS INSURANCE | AARON RARICK AGENCY SOUTHEAST...

CRD#: 11643 / SEC#: 801-80964, 8-6082

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/23/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/21/2009 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/13/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/29/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/26/2009 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/26/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/30/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/13/2009 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/13/2009 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2009 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/20/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/13/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/13/2009 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, IL 62715-0001
Mailing Address
One Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, IL 62715-0001
Phone number
(217) 789-2500
Established
Maryland since 05/21/1957
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
74

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HMII ADV PART 2 BROCHURE MARCH 2024 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HORACE MANN EDUCATORS CORPORATION (PUBLICLY HELD COMPANY)CORPORATION - PARENT COMPANY
GARLATTI, JEFFREYNATIONAL SALES MANAGER5670941
GAYLE, TROY MARSHALLTREASURER5925156
MICHAEL, LINEA KATESECRETARY5791549
TAYLOR, HOLLEY WATSONPRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4171040
TSAI, PHYLLISFINOP, PFO, POO7200380

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Company Information


HORACE MANN INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 11643Waco, TX 76710

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