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James Michael Agan

James M. Agan

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CRD#: 1991743
James Michael Agan

Professional summary


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James Michael Agan, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Michael Agan, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. James had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Business Succession Planning
Estate Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Health Care
Divorce Planning
Small Business Planning
Long-term Care
Budgeting
Social Security Planning
Insurance Planning
Retirement Planning
Retirement Income Management
Debt Management
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Investment Planning
Life Transitions
Education Planning
Elder Care
Socially Responsible Investing
Tax Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Agan

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Education


Capital University

Experience


Past

January 6, 2024 - October 5, 2024

PINNACLE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 106817
Columbus, OH
Past

July 10, 2019 - January 2, 2024

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

RIA
CRD#: 104510
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

November 2, 2018 - March 25, 2019

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

November 2, 2018 - March 25, 2019

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

May 8, 2018 - November 2, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

May 1, 2018 - November 2, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

November 16, 2016 - September 5, 2017

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
Dublin, OH
Past

March 27, 2013 - October 6, 2016

CREATIVE PLANNING

RIA
CRD#: 105348
HILLIARD, OH
Past

November 13, 2012 - March 5, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
HILLIARD, OH
Past

September 11, 2012 - March 5, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 14, 2011 - August 6, 2012

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 612
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 11, 2007 - February 2, 2011

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
FARMINGTON, CT
Past

December 5, 2006 - August 24, 2007

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142373
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

November 9, 2006 - December 5, 2006

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7110
DUBLIN, OH
Past

September 22, 2006 - August 27, 2007

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
DUBLIN, OH
Past

September 8, 2005 - July 27, 2006

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 4082
DUBLIN, OH
Past

August 31, 2005 - July 27, 2006

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

October 12, 2000 - September 2, 2005

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

December 17, 1999 - July 13, 2000

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

April 25, 1995 - December 17, 1999

NPC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10121
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

September 22, 1989 - April 28, 1995

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN

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".
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 - (5/30/1996 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/30/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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 - (5/30/1996 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
6 West 3rd St. Ste 100, Mansfield, OH 44902
Mailing Address
Phone number
(419) 526-5226
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
35

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PINNACLE DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,513
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,939,495,799

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2023
Cover Page
12/22/2022

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Company Information


PINNACLE ADVISORS

Director, Financial PlanningCRD#: 106817

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