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James Michael Agan

James Michael Agan

CFP®, ChFC®
Director, Financial Planning
CRD# 1991743·Registered 1989 - 2024
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that James is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

James Michael Agan, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Michael Agan, was a registered financial advisor. James was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1989 - 2024. James had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

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Fee Structure

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Biography

I am fortunate to work for a firm that inspires my passion for helping people accomplish their financial and retirement goals. I absolutely love my job! Outside of work, my other passion is fitness and helping people live a healthy lifestyle.

Other Aliases

Michael Agan

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1997
ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant

Years of Experience

37 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PINNACLE ADVISORS·CRD# 106817
RIA
Columbus, OH
January 6, 2024 - October 5, 2024
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES·CRD# 104510
RIA
Columbus, OH
July 10, 2019 - January 2, 2024
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
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Columbus, OH
November 2, 2018 - March 25, 2019
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Columbus, OH
November 2, 2018 - March 25, 2019
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
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Columbus, OH
May 8, 2018 - November 2, 2018
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.·CRD# 468
BD
Columbus, OH
May 1, 2018 - November 2, 2018
HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 119880
RIA
Dublin, OH
November 16, 2016 - September 5, 2017
CREATIVE PLANNING·CRD# 105348
RIA
Hilliard, OH
March 27, 2013 - October 6, 2016
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Hilliard, OH
November 13, 2012 - March 5, 2013
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
September 11, 2012 - March 5, 2013
ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 612
BD
Minneapolis, MN
June 14, 2011 - August 6, 2012
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 25900
BD
Farmington, CT
September 11, 2007 - February 2, 2011
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 142373
RIA
Columbus, OH
December 5, 2006 - August 24, 2007
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 7110
RIA
Dublin, OH
November 9, 2006 - December 5, 2006
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 7110
BD
Dublin, OH
September 22, 2006 - August 27, 2007
1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY·CRD# 4082
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Dublin, OH
September 8, 2005 - July 27, 2006
1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY·CRD# 4082
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Newark, DE
August 31, 2005 - July 27, 2006
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 7110
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Columbus, OH
October 12, 2000 - September 2, 2005
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13109
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Greenwood Village, CO
December 17, 1999 - July 13, 2000
NPC SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 10121
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Greenwood Village, CO
April 25, 1995 - December 17, 1999
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 2580
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Fort Wayne, IN
September 22, 1989 - April 28, 1995

Education

Capital University

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BA

BA

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Current Firm

PA
PINNACLE ADVISORS

LIFETIME PLANNING PINNACLE ADVISORS, INC. | PPCS FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PINNACLE WEALTH PLANNING SERVICES, INC. | PINNACLE RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | PINNACLE INVESTORS ADVISORY CORP | PINNACLE FIDUCIARY CONSULTING GROUP | PINNACLE FAMILY OFFICE | PINNACLE ADVISORS

CRD#: 106817 / SEC#: 801-51715
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/30/1996 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

6 West 3rd St. Ste 100, Mansfield, OH 44902

Phone Number

(419) 526-5226

# of Employees

35

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 18 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PINNACLE DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,994

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,136,474,646

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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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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PINNACLE ADVISORS

LIFETIME PLANNING PINNACLE ADVISORS, INC. | PPCS FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PINNACLE WEALTH PLANNING SERVICES, INC. | PINNACLE RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES | PINNACLE INVESTORS ADVISORY CORP | PINNACLE FIDUCIARY CONSULTING GROUP | PINNACLE FAMILY OFFICE | PINNACLE ADVISORS

CRD#: 106817 / SEC#: 801-51715
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/30/1996 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2005About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 1995About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2018About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1989About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Nov 1994About the Series 26 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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