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James N. Louwerse

GPS FINANCIAL GROUP
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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CRD#: 3203268
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Professional summary


James Noel Louwerse, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at GPS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Name of the other business: THRIVE LEARNING CENTER FOUNDATION Investment-related: NO Address: 3356 E PARIS SE, KENTWOOD, MI 49512 Nature of the business: PRIVATE SCHOOL Position, title, or relationship with the other business: TREASURER Start date: JUNE 2025 Approximate hours/month: 4 Hours during securities trading hours: 0 Duties: OVERSEE AND PRESENT BUDGETS, ACCOUNTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2009

Experience


Current

January 4, 2016 - Present

GPS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2300 3 Mile Road Suite 3, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
RIA
CRD#: 281534
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

April 10, 2013 - July 16, 2015

OFM WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 123091
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

February 3, 2010 - April 26, 2013

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

March 18, 2005 - April 26, 2013

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
ORLAND PARK, IL
Past

April 21, 2004 - March 18, 2005

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(1/4/2016)
IAR
Indiana
(9/6/2016)
IAR
Michigan
(1/6/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/21/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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GPS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
GPS FINANCIAL GROUP | GPS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 281534 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2016 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2016 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2300 3 Mile Road Suite 3, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 717-2266
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts350
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 64,347,406

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Company Information


GPS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 281534Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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