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James A. Lindner

RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LTD.
DUBLIN, OH 43017
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CRD#: 2278697
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Professional summary


James A Lindner, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Jay A. Lindner, is a registered financial advisor currently at RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LTD. located in Dublin, Ohio and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Dublin, Ohio.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jay A. Lindner

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

July 2, 2012 - Present

RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LTD.

Office #1: 5060 Parkcenter Ave Suite A, Dublin, OH 43017
RIA
CRD#: 163701
DUBLIN, OH
Current

June 14, 2021 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 5060 Parkcenter Ave Suite A, Dublin, OH 43017
RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
Dublin, OH
Past

July 2, 2012 - July 1, 2021

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
DUBLIN, OH
Past

October 21, 2009 - July 6, 2012

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
DUBLIN, OH
Past

June 24, 2003 - July 3, 2012

SIMPLY MONEY ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 106619
DUBLIN, OH
Past

June 10, 2003 - July 6, 2012

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
DUBLIN, OH
Past

January 1, 2000 - June 16, 2003

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

March 2, 1994 - June 16, 2003

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 2, 1994 - June 16, 2003

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
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".
RS
RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LTD.
RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LTD.

CRD#: 163701 / SEC#: 801-112738

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2018 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

RR
California
(6/14/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/14/2021)
RR
Michigan
(6/14/2021)
IAR
Ohio
(7/2/2012)
RR
Ohio
(6/14/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(6/14/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(6/14/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(1/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/3/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RS
RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LTD.
RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LTD.

CRD#: 163701 / SEC#: 801-112738

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
5060 Parkcenter Ave. Suite A, Dublin, OH 43017
Mailing Address
Phone number
(614) 799-8668
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (2/19/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,003
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 272,729,463

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Company Information


RETIREMENT STRATEGIES, LTD.

CRD#: 163701Dublin, OH 43017

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