Joseph A. Lyons

VESTGEN ADVISORS

South Barrington, IL 60010

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CRD#: 2888969

Professional summary

Joseph Andrew Lyons, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Joe Lyons, is a registered financial advisor currently at VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC located in South Barrington, Illinois and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in South Barrington, Illinois.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Joseph has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Joe Lyons

Other business activities

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1) Capital Financial Education Group. 1 Executive Court, Suite #5, South Barrington, IL 60010. Not for profit organization we run education seminars through. Director; organize and teach education seminars. 10 hrs/mo; 0 during trading hrs. Not investment related. 2) Non-variable annuities and insurance products. 1 Executive Court, Suite #5, South Barrington, IL 60010. Solicit and write non-variable annuities and insurance products. 5 h hrs/mo; 5 during trading hrs. Investment related. 3) Joe Lyons LLC. 1 Executive Court, Suite #5, South Barrington, IL 60010. Joe Lyons, LLC was a previous DBA name. Keeping name for now. 0 hrs/mo; 0 during trading hrs. Not investment related. 4) Turnberry Property Associate Board Member. 7513 Bonnie Ridge, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014. Neighborhood Homeowners Association. Board member. Not investment related. 5) Trustee on Spouse's Trust. 7513 Bonnie Ridge, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014. Trustee on Spouse's Trust. Trustee. 0 hrs/mo. Investment related. 6) VestGen Advisors, LLC. Investment-related. 1605 West Colonial Parkway, Inverness, IL 60067. RIA. Role: Investment Adviser Representative. 120 hours/per month, 120 hours/month during trading hours. 7) Big Brother Big Sister McHenry County. 630 N State RTE 31, Crystal Lake, IL 60012. For over 30 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County has worked to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring professional support. Not investment related. Role: Board member. 2 hours per month, 2 hours per month during trading hours. 8) VestGen Wealth Partners Holdings, LLC. 213 W Union Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187. Financial Services Holding Company. Limited Partner, Principal and Founding Member. 40 hrs/mo; 40 during trading hrs. Investment related. 9) VestGen Insurance Partners, LLC. 1605 West Colonial Parkway, Inverness, IL 60067. VestGen has created VestGen Insurance Partners, LLC (a general agency and insurance division). Insurance and Annuity Soliciation and Sales. 5 hrs/mo; 5 during trading hrs. Investment related.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2009

ChFC^®

Chartered Financial Consultant

Experience

Current

November 1, 2024 - Present

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1 Executive Court Suite 5, South Barrington, IL 60010

RIA

CRD#: 318657

South Barrington, IL

Current

November 1, 2024 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1 Executive Court, Suite #5, South Barrington, IL 60010

RIA

CRD#: 120222

South Barrington, IL

Past

August 23, 2024 - November 12, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

South Barrington, IL

Past

August 30, 2019 - November 12, 2024

OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 171070

South Barrington, IL

Past

August 30, 2019 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 25803

South Barrington, IL

Past

December 19, 2014 - September 26, 2019

SEQUOIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 170543

SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL

Past

September 25, 2009 - October 28, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL

Past

September 8, 2009 - September 18, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL

Past

October 8, 2004 - October 13, 2009

ASSOCIATED PLANNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY INC

RIA

CRD#: 104790

SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL

Past

March 24, 2004 - September 8, 2009

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 12969

SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL

Past

April 24, 2001 - December 31, 2003

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 468

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

March 13, 2000 - March 25, 2004

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

BOSTON, MA

Past

May 14, 1998 - January 28, 2000

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30613

LYNNFIELD, MA

Past

July 24, 1997 - December 16, 1997

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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.

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

Alabama
(11/1/2024)

Arizona
(11/1/2024)

California
(11/14/2024)

Colorado
(11/1/2024)

Florida
(11/1/2024)

IAR

Florida
(11/14/2024)

Illinois
(11/1/2024)

IAR

Illinois
(11/13/2024)

Indiana
(11/1/2024)

Iowa
(11/1/2024)

Michigan
(11/1/2024)

Missouri
(11/6/2024)

New York
(11/1/2024)

Pennsylvania
(11/1/2024)

IAR

Texas
(11/1/2024)

Texas
(4/23/2025)

Washington
(11/1/2024)

Wisconsin
(11/1/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/15/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/31/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/21/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/12/1997

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2022 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1605 West Colonial Parkway, Inverness, IL 60067

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 237-4446

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

115

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VESTGEN ADVISORS - WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

VGA - ADV FORM 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	9,800
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,470,310,102

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Joseph Andrew Lyons's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

SEQUOIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

ASSOCIATED PLANNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY INC

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/15/1998

Series 63

Date: 7/31/1997

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/21/1999

Series 6

Date: 5/12/1997

FINRA

Current Firm

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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