JB
James E. Bey
INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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CRD#: 1933696
JB
Professional summary
James Edward Bey, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by James Edward Bey Clu, Jim Bey, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. located in Downers Grove, Illinois and EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in Downers Grove, Illinois.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
James Edward Bey Clu | Jim Bey
Other business activities
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1)-BENEFITS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED, 1431 OPUS PLACE STE 110 DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515, FIXED INSURANCE SALES, OWNER/AGENT, I SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS, 40 HRS, 40 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS MONTHLY, 03/2004 2)-INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INVESTMENT RELATED, 1431 OPUS STREET, STE 110, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515, REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM, FINANCIAL ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE, FINANCIAL ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE WORKING AS A FIDUCIARY AND CHARGING A FEE OVER ASSETS MANAGED., 130 HRS PER MONTH, 10 HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 01/2018 3)-PREFERRED FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC-INVESTMENT RELATED, 1431 OPUS STREET STE 110, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515, DBA THAT MARKETS SECURITIES RELATED BUSINESS DONE THROUGH EMERSON EQUITY LLC, FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, MARKETING SECURITIES RELATED BUSINESS DONE THROUGH BROKER/DEALER EMERSON EQUITY LLC, 5 HRS PER MONTH AND 5 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 01/2018 4)-PREFERRED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC., INVESTMENT RELATED, 1431 OPUS STREET, STE 110, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515, DBA USED TO MARKET ADVISORY SERVICES THROUGH RIA-INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL, MARKETING OF RIA BUSINESS, 5 HRS MONTHLY, 5 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 01/2018 5)-USA SWIMMING-NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 1 OLYMPIC PLAZA, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80809-5780, SWIM MEETS, SWIM OFFICIAL VOLUNTEER POSITION, VOLUNTEER TO OFFICIATE AT SWIM MEETS, 20 HRS PER MONTH, 0 HRS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS, 01/2023
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
December 8, 2017 - Present
INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.
Office #1: Preferred Wealth Management 1431 Opus Place, Suite 110, Downers Grove, IL 60515RIA
CRD#: 286262
Downers Grove, IL
Current
January 18, 2024 - Present
EMERSON EQUITY LLC
Office #1: 1431 Opus Place Ste 110, Downers Grove, IL 60515RIA
BD
CRD#: 130032
Downers Grove, IL
Past
January 2, 2018 - December 31, 2023
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 139627
Downers Grove, IL
Past
April 20, 2016 - December 7, 2017
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
February 16, 2006 - September 22, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
January 26, 2006 - December 7, 2017
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
March 29, 2004 - February 2, 2005
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 42046
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
January 15, 2004 - August 26, 2004
STEELE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 107097
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
September 10, 2003 - February 2, 2005
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past
April 3, 1996 - January 1, 2002
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
March 28, 1989 - August 15, 2003
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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IW
INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.
ANTHEM FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | POINDEXTER FINANCIAL GROUP | M.A.S.FINANCIAL AND TAX GROUP | LUCASIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KRAMER WEALTH ADVISORY | KFA FINANCIAL | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK GROUP | HOLT ADVISORY GROUP | GILCHRIST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ETZEL FINANCIAL RESOURCES | DV FINANCIAL | CAPITAL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ARCHER FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 286262 / SEC#: 801-110559
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2017 Approved)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2019 Terminated)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
IAR
Arizona(2/23/2018)
RR
California(1/19/2024)
IAR
Georgia(9/16/2024)
IAR
Illinois(12/8/2017)
RR
Illinois(1/25/2024)
RR
Indiana(1/18/2024)
IAR
Michigan(7/17/2023)
IAR
Minnesota(2/19/2018)
IAR
Missouri(4/9/2018)
RR
Missouri(3/17/2025)
RR
New York(1/28/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania(7/30/2024)
RR
South Dakota(7/8/2025)
IAR
South Dakota(7/10/2025)
IAR
Texas(2/20/2018)
RR
Texas(1/18/2024)
IAR
Wisconsin(2/22/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
IW
INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.
ANTHEM FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | POINDEXTER FINANCIAL GROUP | M.A.S.FINANCIAL AND TAX GROUP | LUCASIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KRAMER WEALTH ADVISORY | KFA FINANCIAL | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK GROUP | HOLT ADVISORY GROUP | GILCHRIST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ETZEL FINANCIAL RESOURCES | DV FINANCIAL | CAPITAL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ARCHER FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 286262 / SEC#: 801-110559
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2017 Approved)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2019 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
2350 Nw 128th St, Urbandale, IA 50323
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 461-5123
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25
SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,626 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 422,577,169 |
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