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John Stephen Davis

John Stephen Davis

CFP®
MENTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
CHICAGO, IL
·CRD# 2105704·35 years experience

Professional Summary

John Stephen Davis, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MENTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. located in Chicago, Illinois. John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1994

Years of Experience

35 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MENTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 123176
RIA
823 W. Superior St. Unit C, Chicago, IL 60642
January 28, 1998 - Present
MENTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 123176
RIA
Elmhurst, IL
January 28, 1998 - December 31, 2002
DON ALEXANDER INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 15931
BD
January 31, 1994 - December 31, 1994
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
December 3, 1990 - January 17, 1992
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
December 3, 1990 - January 17, 1992

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Current Firm

MENTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.
MENTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

MENTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. | MENTOR FINANCIAL

CRD#: 123176 / SEC#: 801-118368
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/3/2020 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (4/6/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/13/2017 Conditional Restricted)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

823 W. Superior St. Unit C, Chicago, IL 60642

Phone Number

(312) 526-3838

# of Employees

4

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 4 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MENTOR CAPITAL AMENDMENT UPDATE 2026 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,248

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$226,369,687

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Other business activities

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Part owner and treasurer of the non-investment related business Elmhurst Tailgate Inc., 830 N. Addison Ave., Elmhurst, Ill., a dog daycare and boarding concern. Since July 2011. Approximately 15 hours a month performing accounting and payroll functions; 5 of these hours devoted during securities trading hours. Managing member of the non-investment related business Canine Partners LLC, 830 N. Addison Ave., Elmhurst, Ill., a real estate concern. Since July 2011. Approximately 0.25 hours a month performing accounting functions; none of these hours devoted during securities trading hours.

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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".
MENTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.
MENTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

MENTOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. | MENTOR FINANCIAL

CRD#: 123176 / SEC#: 801-118368
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/3/2020 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (4/6/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (2/13/2017 Conditional Restricted)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Illinois
(1/28/1998)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Apr 1992About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1991About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1990About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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