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James H. Spiegelberg

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS
WAUWATOSA, WI 53222
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CRD#: 3161269
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Professional summary


James Henry Spiegelberg, who also goes by Jim Spiegelberg, is a registered financial advisor currently at AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 22, Series 62 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Jim Spiegelberg

Other business activities


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1) DBA AND INSURANCE; SPIEGELBERG FINANCIAL SERVICES; INVESTMENT RELATED; 11933 W BURLEIGH ST WAUWATOSA, WI 53222; TAX, CONSULTING, AND ACCOUNTING; OWNER; 01/1997; 150 HRS/MO. 2) SPIEGELBERG FINANCIAL SERVICES; INVESTMENT RELATED; 11933 W BURLEIGH ST WAUWATOSA, WI 53222; IDENTIFY AND DISCUSS ESTATE PLANNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH CLIENTS. DO NOT PREPARE ANY TRUST DOCUMENTS; OWNER; STARTED 01/2006; 4 HRS/MO. 3) SPIEGELBERG FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: OWNER NATURE: INSURANCE INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 2 START DATE: 07/02/2001 ADDRESS: 11933 W BURLEIGH ST, WAUWATOSA WI 53222 DESCRIPTION: DO PROPOSALS FOR CLIENTS INTERESTED IN LIFE, DISABILITY, OR LT CARE INSURANCE. CONVERT A SMALL NUMBER OF PROPOSALS INTO POLICIES,;OFFER SUITABLE ANNUITIES CLIENTS 4) JAMES H SPIEGELBERG CPA LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Provide tax, accounting, payroll, and consulting services to individuals, small businesses, and trusts. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 150 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 01/01/1994 ADDRESS: 11933 W Burleigh St, Wauwatosa WI 53222, United States DESCRIPTION: Prepare and review individual, business, and trust tax returns. Provide consulting services and tax planning to all clients. Oversee accounting and payroll functions. 5) 1895 BANCORP OF WI - BCOW POSITION: Outside Director NATURE: Outside director on the Board of Directors INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8 START DATE: 01/01/2007 ADDRESS: 7001 W Edgerton Ave, Greenfield WI 53220, United States DESCRIPTION: Attend board meetings, vote on required items, Chairman of the Audit Committee, member of various other committees.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 22, 2001 - Present

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

Office #1: 11933 W. Burleigh Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53222
RIA
CRD#: 106237
WAUWATOSA, WI
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 11933 West Burleigh Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53222
BD
CRD#: 13572
WAUWATOSA, WI
Past

September 30, 2020 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
WAUWATOSA, WI
Past

September 21, 2001 - September 30, 2020

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
WAUWATOSA, WI
Past

January 28, 1999 - September 21, 2001

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, 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".
AP
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1996 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.
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

IAR
Wisconsin
(10/22/2001)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/8/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 8/6/2001
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AP
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1996 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3390 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002-2801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(563) 582-2855
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
254

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APP ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (10/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,679
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,933,162,284

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/20/2024
11/28/2023
12/16/2022

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Company Information


AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 106237Wauwatosa, WI 53222

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