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John David Straley

VESTGEN ADVISORS
Schaumburg, IL
·CRD# 2593651·30 years experience

Professional Summary

John David Straley is a registered financial advisor currently at VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC located in Schaumburg, Illinois and WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC. located in Schaumburg, Illinois. John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

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Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 318657
RIA
1051 Perimeter Drive Suite 1125, Schaumburg, IL 60173
October 1, 2025 - Present
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.·CRD# 29087
RIA
BD
1051 Perimeter Drive Suite 200, Schaumburg, IL 60173
October 6, 2008 - Present
WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.·CRD# 29087
RIA
Wheaton, IL
October 6, 2008 - October 16, 2026
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED·CRD# 13626
BD
South Barrington, IL
October 1, 2002 - October 7, 2008
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED·CRD# 13626
RIA
South Barrington, IL
February 27, 2002 - October 7, 2008
AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 5435
BD
Houston, TX
January 29, 1996 - October 1, 2002

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Current Firm

VA
VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

ENNEA WEALTH SOLUTIONS | WEALTH MANAGMENT GROUP | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, L.L.C. | VESTGEN WEALTH PARTNERS | VESTGEN ST. CHARLES | VESTGEN SOUTH BARRINGTON | VESTGEN SCHAUMBURG | VESTGEN RETIREMENT SERVICES | VESTGEN OAK BROOK | VESTGEN NAPERVILLE | VESTGEN KIRKWOOD | VESTGEN KEY WEST | VESTGEN KANSAS CITY | VESTGEN INVERNESS & DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN GLEN ELLYN | VESTGEN EGG HARBOR | VESTGEN DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN CHICAGO | VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC | VESTGEN ADVISORS | VESTGEN | VESTBRIDGE ADVISORS | OPTIMUM INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LANDMARK CAPITAL | FOUNTAIN WEALTH

CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/4/2022 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1 North Franklin Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60606

Phone Number

(312) 237-4446

# of Employees

165

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 40 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VESTGEN ADVISORS - WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

22,790

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,665,601,942

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Other business activities

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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) Straley Enterprises, Inc., Inv related, Started 5/1993, Approx 5 hrs/mo, 1.2 during trading hours, 689 Thompsons Way, Inverness, IL 60067, Straley Enterprises provides insurance and investment services, Position: President, Duties: Meet with clients and provide solutions to financial needs/goals. 2) Fixed Life Settlements, Inv related, 12/2013, 1051 Perimeter #200, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Nature: Provide settlement of life insurance policies for qualifying candidates, Position: Agent, Duties: Share alternative methods of maintaining a life insurance contract and the potential benefits of selling a policy if coverage is no longer needed or cash is needed. 3) Inverness Golf Club, Not investment related, Started 1/2019, Approx 1 hr/mo, 0 during trading hours, 102 Roselle Rd., Inverness, IL 60067, Private Golf/Dining Club, Position: Membership and House Committee Member, Duties: Meet one evening per month to discuss member and house activities and concerns. 4) FMT Classes, Investment related, Start 7/2015, Approx 6 hrs/mo, none during trading hours, 1051 Perimeter, #200, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Host retirement readiness classes, Educator/Presenter, Host two 3-hour classes at local school or park district. 5) Caliwood Pictures, Not inv related, started 6/2019, Approx 8 hrs/mo, 2 during trading hrs, 6060 Ctr Dr., Flr 10, Los Angeles, CA 90045, Product movies and short form content for resale to distributors, Position: Partner, Assist partners with project selection, marketing, and record keeping. 6) The Bridge Youth & Family Services. Not Inv Related. Start:3/2021. 721 S Quentin Rd. Ste. 103, Palatine, IL 60067. Membership Committee Member for Charitable Organization helping young people and families achieve social and emotional health. 7) Trustee, 401K, Inverness Golf Club, Inverness, IL. Inv Related. Start: 1/2022. Work w/plan sponsor and administrator to advise on appropriate inv. offerings. 8) New First Financial Resources; Not Investment related; 100 Spectrum Center Drive #400, Irvine, CA 92618; Am a principal member of a life insurance producer group known as FFR. I access life insurance and annuity products through this organization as well as FIG; voluntarily participate in annual meetings 07/01/2007. 9) CineSecure Films, LLC; Not investment related; Address: 1712 Pioneer Ave, Suite 1273, Cheyenne, WY 82001; Nature of OBA: We finance movie and film projects; Posn/Title/Relationship: Partner; Start Date: 10/30/24; Approx No of Hrs/Mth for OBA: 4 Hrs; Approx No of Hrs/Mth for OBA during Trading Hrs: 1 Hr; Duties towards OBA: We simply separated out of our Caliwood Pictures company the function of film financing and investing 10) VestGen Advisors LLC; Yes investment related; Address: 1 N Franklin, Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60606; Nature of OBA: VestGen Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisory Firm; Posn/Title/Relationship: Wealth Advisor; Start Date: 10/01/25; Approx No of Hrs/Mth for OBA: 80 Hrs; Approx No of Hrs/Mth for OBA during Trading Hrs: 80 Hrs; Duties towards OBA: I will be conducting all of my fee-based advisory business through VestGen, while continuing to maintain my broker-dealer relationship with World Equity Group for commission-based business.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VA
VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

ENNEA WEALTH SOLUTIONS | WEALTH MANAGMENT GROUP | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, L.L.C. | VESTGEN WEALTH PARTNERS | VESTGEN ST. CHARLES | VESTGEN SOUTH BARRINGTON | VESTGEN SCHAUMBURG | VESTGEN RETIREMENT SERVICES | VESTGEN OAK BROOK | VESTGEN NAPERVILLE | VESTGEN KIRKWOOD | VESTGEN KEY WEST | VESTGEN KANSAS CITY | VESTGEN INVERNESS & DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN GLEN ELLYN | VESTGEN EGG HARBOR | VESTGEN DOWNERS GROVE | VESTGEN CHICAGO | VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC | VESTGEN ADVISORS | VESTGEN | VESTBRIDGE ADVISORS | OPTIMUM INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LANDMARK CAPITAL | FOUNTAIN WEALTH

CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/4/2022 Approved)

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(8/3/2020)
RR
California
(10/21/2022)
RR
Colorado
(8/15/2016)
RR
Florida
(5/12/2020)
IAR
Florida
(10/6/2025)
RR
Georgia
(2/9/2017)
RR
Illinois
(10/6/2008)
IAR
Illinois
(10/1/2025)
RR
Indiana
(10/6/2008)
RR
Iowa
(4/25/2013)
RR
Kentucky
(10/21/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/21/2022)
RR
Michigan
(1/10/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(10/21/2022)
RR
Missouri
(10/2/2020)
RR
Nevada
(10/21/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(3/12/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(8/15/2018)
RR
Ohio
(8/11/2016)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/7/2021)
RR
Oregon
(10/21/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/24/2017)
RR
South Carolina
(8/18/2017)
RR
South Dakota
(10/21/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(5/26/2016)
RR
Texas
(4/10/2017)
IAR
Texas
(10/1/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/6/2008)

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.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

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 Mar 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1996About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1996About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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