Craig S. Albers
INVESTMENT ADVISORS GROUP
Jacksonville, IL 62650
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CRD#: 2376253
Professional summary
Craig Steven Albers, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at INVESTMENT ADVISORS GROUP, LLC located in Jacksonville, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Craig has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Insurance Planning
Tax Planning
Divorce Planning
Retirement Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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.
1) 11/2017 - Outside/W-2 Employment - Jacksonville School Dist - Not Investment Related - Jacksonville, IL 62650 2) 12/2017 - Outside/W-2 Employment - University of IL Springfield - Not Investment Related - Springfield, IL 62703 3) 9/2021 - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Advisors Group - Investment Related - Jacksonville, IL 62650 4) 1/2003 - Notary - Criag Albers - Jacksonville, IL 62650 5) 12/16/2021 - Investment Advisors Group - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Started 09/2021 - 160 Hours Per Month/130 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Investment Advisors Group, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 9/2021. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 6) 09/05/2023 - Illinois College - Outside/W-2 Employment - Sporting Event Public Announcer - Not Investment Related - 1101 W College Ave. Jacksonville IL 62650 - Start Date 09/09/2023 - 5 Hours Per Month/ 0 Hours During Trading 7) 10/14/2025- Craig & Amy Albers- Real Estate Rental- INV Related- At Reported Business Location(s)- Start date 09/29/2021
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1999
Experience
Current
September 27, 2021 - Present
INVESTMENT ADVISORS GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 360 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650RIA
CRD#: 315769
Jacksonville, IL
Current
September 27, 2021 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 360 W College Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Jacksonville, IL
Past
October 27, 2008 - October 1, 2021
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 793
JACKSONVILLE, IL
Past
October 27, 2008 - October 1, 2021
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 793
JACKSONVILLE, IL
Past
January 1, 2008 - November 10, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
JACKSONVILLE, IL
Past
January 1, 2008 - November 10, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
JACKSONVILLE, IL
Past
September 9, 2002 - January 1, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 4
JACKSONVILLE, IL
Past
September 9, 2002 - January 3, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
JACKSONVILLE, IL
Past
August 24, 1999 - September 12, 2002
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past
July 19, 1993 - January 5, 2000
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 19, 1993 - September 12, 2002
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
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
Colorado(9/27/2021)
RR
Florida(11/1/2021)
RR
Illinois(9/27/2021)
IAR
Illinois(9/27/2021)
RR
Indiana(11/1/2021)
RR
Missouri(9/27/2021)
IAR
Missouri(3/26/2024)
RR
South Carolina(1/11/2022)
RR
Texas(9/27/2021)
IAR
Texas(2/8/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(8/11/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
IA
INVESTMENT ADVISORS GROUP, LLC
INVESTMENT ADVISORS GROUP, LLC
CRD#: 315769 / SEC#: 801-122396
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/24/2022 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2022 Approved)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2024 Approved)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
360 W. College Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Mailing Address
Phone number
(217) 619-0046
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 262 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 53,246,225 |
Exempt reporting advisers
Exempt Reporting Advisers ("ERA") are investment advisers that are not required to register as investment advisers because they rely on certain exemptions from registration under sections 203(l) and 203(m) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and related rules. Certain state securities regulatory authorities have similar exemptions based on state statutes or regulations. An ERA is required to file a report using Form ADV, but does not complete all items contained in Form ADV that a registered adviser must complete. Other state securities regulatory authorities require an ERA to register as an investment adviser and file a complete Form ADV. Below are the regulators with which an ERA report is filed.
| SEC / JURISDICTION | REPORTING STATUS | EFFECTIVE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | ERA - Withdrawn | 2/2/2024 |
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