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James M. Kardelis

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CRD#: 3122665
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Professional summary


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James Michael Kardelis, who also goes by James M Kardelis, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. James had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6, SIE and Series 28 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James M Kardelis

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 20, 2021 - January 3, 2025

VESTECH ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 285685
Tinley Park, IL
Past

September 18, 2019 - January 3, 2025

VESTECH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41409
Tinley Park, IL
Past

January 22, 2004 - April 25, 2011

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
WILLOW SPRINGS, IL
Past

March 26, 2001 - July 11, 2002

DASH FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104031
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 29, 1998 - September 20, 1999

PLATO FOUFAS INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13425
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 10/8/1998
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination

Current Firm


VA
VESTECH ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.
MAENDEL WEALTH | VESTECH ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. | ROYAL CROWN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MEYER FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 285685 / SEC#:

Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/8/2017 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2020 Approved)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2017 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2016 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2017 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2017 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2018 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
11477 Olde Cabin Road Suite 310, Saint Louis, MO 63141
Mailing Address
Phone number
(314) 828-2111
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts270
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 100,032,281

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Company Information


VESTECH ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 285685

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