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James J. Gresens

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES
Kiel, WI 53042
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CRD#: 2621661
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Professional summary


James John Gresens, who also goes by James J Gresens, is a registered financial advisor currently at PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Kiel, Wisconsin.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


James J Gresens

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.
INSURANCE SALES, APPOINTED WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, PRODUCTS: LIFE, FIXED ANNUITIES. RIESTERER FINANCIAL SEVICES, INC. 505 HWY 67 PO BOX 125 KIEL, WI 53042. FINANCIAL ADVISOR START DATE 02/02/2004, 10% OF TIME. DUTIES FINANCIAL ADVISOR, Lakeshore Estates East Pond Owner Association Treasurer; Association Treasurer Duties (Serving as Treasurer for our pond association which includes 15 homes in our pond association. This is a non-compensated position and duties are described below). Keep copy of receipts for paid bills, Keep copy of deposit and withdrawal receipts, Collect & deposit pond dues, Keep binder with pond association Articles of Incorporation-Nonstock Corporation document, Register of Deeds documents, By-Laws, Warranty Deed, IRS Employer ID number, Protective Covenants, complete expense spreadsheet and end of year expense report. Start date: May 2025 Non-investment related

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 5, 2004 - Present

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 505 Hwy 67, Kiel, WI 53042
RIA
BD
CRD#: 37031
Kiel, WI
Current

February 5, 2004 - Present

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 505 Hwy 67, Kiel, WI 53042
RIA
BD
CRD#: 37031
Kiel, WI
Past

November 25, 1998 - February 5, 2004

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

August 24, 1995 - August 25, 1997

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL

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".
PB
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031 / SEC#: 801-74927, 8-47572

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2009 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2012 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2012 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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
Arizona
(11/14/2018)
RR
California
(5/24/2011)
IAR
California
(9/11/2018)
RR
Colorado
(1/12/2016)
RR
Florida
(7/20/2004)
IAR
Florida
(2/12/2018)
RR
Georgia
(10/8/2024)
RR
Illinois
(1/14/2016)
RR
Indiana
(1/28/2005)
RR
Kansas
(1/29/2016)
RR
Louisiana
(10/10/2024)
RR
Michigan
(1/28/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(12/12/2006)
RR
New York
(11/14/2019)
RR
Ohio
(9/11/2018)
IAR
Ohio
(10/15/2018)
RR
Oregon
(1/12/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(1/18/2017)
RR
Texas
(5/14/2004)
RR
Virginia
(1/4/2017)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/5/2004)
IAR
Wisconsin
(2/5/2004)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/23/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PB
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031 / SEC#: 801-74927, 8-47572

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2009 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2012 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2012 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
432 Security Blvd. Ste. 101, Green Bay, WI 54313-9709
Mailing Address
432 Security Blvd., Green Bay, WI 54313
Phone number
(920) 662-9500
Established
Wisconsin since 07/11/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
286

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KELLY, ZACHARY PDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, CEO, BOARD PRESIDENT & SECRETARY5263665
VAN ESS, WILLIAM SCOTTDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1929840
WESTENBERG, STEVEN GDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, VICE CHAIRMAN , TREASURER2440924
BOSTWICK, KAREN PSHAREHOLDER2643853
DOELGER, AARON ANDREWSHAREHOLDER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4357639

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,245
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 909,478,703

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031Kiel, WI 53042

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