John Buckingham
KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS | Principal, Portfolio Manager, Editor - The Prudent Speculator
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2593935
Professional summary
John Buckingham is a registered financial advisor currently at KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC located in Aliso Viejo, California.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 2 exams.
Biography
In 2018, AFAM Capital (‘AFAM’), a premier investment advisor and the publisher of the nationally-recognized newsletter “The Prudent Speculator,” joined Kovitz. Together we focus on our shared investment philosophy and commitment to placing the best interests of our clients above all else.
Question & Answer
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
Click below to view John Buckingham's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
January 6, 2025 - Present
KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
Office #1: 20 Enterprise Suite 305, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656RIA
CRD#: 282241
Aliso Viejo, CA
Past
November 16, 2018 - December 31, 2024
KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 282241
Aliso Viejo, CA
Past
July 8, 1997 - November 5, 2018
AFAM CAPITAL, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 108517
LAGUNA BEACH, CA
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".
KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST HOUSTON CAPITAL | WEATHERSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TRANSFORM WEALTH | TMD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TELEMUS CAPITAL | STRATEGIC WEALTH PARTNERS | RELATIVE VALUE PARTNERS | NORTHCOAST ASSET MANGEMENT | KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC | KOVITZ | IFAM CAPITAL | FORT PITT CAPITAL GROUP
CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
California(1/6/2025)
IAR
Texas(1/6/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 2/22/1995
Non-Member General Securities ExaminationCurrent Firm
KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
FIRST HOUSTON CAPITAL | WEATHERSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TRANSFORM WEALTH | TMD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TELEMUS CAPITAL | STRATEGIC WEALTH PARTNERS | RELATIVE VALUE PARTNERS | NORTHCOAST ASSET MANGEMENT | KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC | KOVITZ | IFAM CAPITAL | FORT PITT CAPITAL GROUP
CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.
Contact information
Main Address
10 S Wacker Drive Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 334-7300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
372
SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 38,915 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 31,731,798,984 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | ||
| 08/15/2024 | ||
| 07/19/2023 |
Red Flags
Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.
Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.
Company Information
KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC
Principal, Portfolio Manager, Editor - The Prudent SpeculatorCRD#: 282241Aliso Viejo, CA 92656TRUST BUT VERIFY
Monitor John Buckingham
Get automatic monthly alerts on:Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates
Contact information
(xxx) xxx-xxxx
xxxxx@xxxx.xxx
