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James J. Ogara

CHICAGO PARTNERS INVESTMENT GROUP
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 2560882
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Professional summary

James Joseph Ogara is a registered financial advisor currently at CHICAGO PARTNERS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 13, 2022 - Present

CHICAGO PARTNERS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC

Office #1: 1 North Wacker Drive Suite 4075, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
CRD#: 147662
Chicago, IL
Past

January 14, 2015 - April 8, 2015

FIRST DOMINION CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16330
RICHMOND, VA
Past

December 23, 2014 - December 31, 2021

CHICAGO PARTNERS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147662
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 11, 2009 - February 6, 2012

X-CHANGE FINANCIAL ACCESS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126201
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 29, 2009 - February 17, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 24, 2006 - August 21, 2008

NEWEDGE USA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36118
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 26, 2005 - November 17, 2005

REFCO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14094
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 23, 2004 - December 15, 2004

MEMPHIS CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 8564
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

October 22, 1999 - March 19, 2002

BNP PARIBAS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31394
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

December 17, 1998 - October 8, 1999

LFG, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 37905
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 9, 1995 - December 18, 1997

HARRIS NESBITT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7299
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 5, 1994 - September 11, 1995

MF GLOBAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 6731
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CP
CHICAGO PARTNERS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC
3D PARTNERS WEALTH ADVISORS | WATERSOUND WEALTH ADVISORS | NAPLES PARTNERS WEALTH ADVISORS | MIAMI PARTNERS WEALTH ADVISORS | HAWAII PARTNERS 3D WEALTH ADVISORS | CHICAGO PARTNERS WEALTH ADVISORS | CHICAGO PARTNERS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | CHICAGO PARTNERS HAWAII | CHICAGO PARTNERS | CHICAGO INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 147662 / SEC#: 801-69500

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2008 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/7/2022 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(1/13/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/25/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/1/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 4/8/2015
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/22/1994
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CP
CHICAGO PARTNERS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC
3D PARTNERS WEALTH ADVISORS | WATERSOUND WEALTH ADVISORS | NAPLES PARTNERS WEALTH ADVISORS | MIAMI PARTNERS WEALTH ADVISORS | HAWAII PARTNERS 3D WEALTH ADVISORS | CHICAGO PARTNERS WEALTH ADVISORS | CHICAGO PARTNERS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | CHICAGO PARTNERS HAWAII | CHICAGO PARTNERS | CHICAGO INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 147662 / SEC#: 801-69500

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2008 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/7/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
1 North Wacker Drive Suite 4075, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 284-6363
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
50

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV FIRM BROCHURE (3/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts7,713
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,958,850,183

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/12/2025
Cover Page
Report
10/11/2024
Cover Page
Report
03/11/2024
Cover Page
Report
04/25/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CHICAGO PARTNERS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC

CRD#: 147662Chicago, IL 60606

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