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James A. Geake

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
Skokie,, IL 60077
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CRD#: 2629008
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Professional summary


James Andrew Geake, who also goes by Jim Geake, is a registered financial advisor currently at MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Skokie,, Illinois.

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 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jim Geake

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.) 06/1994 INSURANCE AGENT; 10/2006 50% OWNER AND DBA; WAYNE MESSMER & ASSOCIATES, LLC.; SALES & SERVICE OF LIFE/HEALTH INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES; VARIABLE PRODUCTS AND SECURITIES UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC.; FULL TIME DURING MARKET HOURS; INVESTMENT RELATED; FROM 5550 W TOUHY AVENUE SUITE 203, SKOKIE IL 60077. 2.) VOYAGEUR CROSSINGS CONDOMINDIM: NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; ADDRESS: 3666 STATE HWY 70 EAST, EAGLE RIVER, WI 54521; NATURE: BOARD MEMBER; START DATE: 11/16/2021; APPROX 02 HRS PER QUARTER; APPROX 00 HRS/MO DURING TRADING; BOARD MEMBER

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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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 25, 2009 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 5550 W Touhy Ave Suite 203a, Skokie,, IL 60077Office #2: 5550 W Touhy Ave Suite 203, Skokie, IL 60077
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Skokie,, IL
Current

November 22, 2006 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 5550 W Touhy Ave Suite 203a, Skokie,, IL 60077Office #2: 5550 W Touhy Ave Suite 203, Skokie, IL 60077
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Skokie,, IL
Past

July 24, 2007 - March 25, 2009

MADISON AVENUE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137461
SKOKIE, IL
Past

October 1, 2002 - November 29, 2006

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
SKOKIE, IL
Past

July 14, 1995 - October 1, 2002

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX

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".
MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles 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
(5/25/2010)
RR
Arkansas
(2/3/2012)
RR
California
(10/21/2009)
RR
Colorado
(8/14/2009)
RR
Florida
(8/7/2007)
RR
Georgia
(8/24/2016)
RR
Illinois
(11/22/2006)
IAR
Illinois
(3/25/2009)
RR
Indiana
(8/14/2009)
RR
Iowa
(2/11/2020)
RR
Kansas
(12/17/2019)
RR
Michigan
(11/3/2010)
RR
Minnesota
(4/2/2014)
RR
Missouri
(8/10/2009)
RR
Nevada
(3/11/2009)
RR
New York
(6/2/2008)
RR
North Carolina
(4/24/2007)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/10/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(9/18/2013)
RR
Tennessee
(8/23/2010)
RR
Texas
(1/3/2007)
IAR
Texas
(6/28/2010)
RR
Virginia
(3/28/2014)
RR
Washington
(7/24/2015)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/8/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/11/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone number
(858) 207-1300
Established
Delaware since 05/05/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES FORM ADV PART 2A 3-26-2025 (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KT EQUITY PARTNERS II, LLCDIRECT OWNER
CALLANAN, DAVID JAMESMEMBER4237166
FIXSEN, VILAYPHONECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4585926
FOSTER, CODY GRANTMEMBER4237075
JENSEN, GAIL MARIEDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1943705
MCNEES, MARTIN WILLIAMPRESIDENT3168410
METCALFE, INC.OWNER
PIERSON, MELISSA KAYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1685017
SCHENDEL, JENNIFERMEMBER6136948
WOODS, SANDRA ANNFINOP6200533

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,100
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,038,801,712

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration1

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Company Information


MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 23224Skokie,, IL 60077

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