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James A. Makal

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1703
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CRD#: 4008463
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Professional summary


James Andrew Makal, who also goes by Andy Makal, J. Andrew Makal, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Andy Makal | J. Andrew Makal

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.
EVERLAKE POSITION: PFR NATURE: Life insurance renewals/trail commissions from Everlake/Lincoln Benefit Life INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 75 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 08/01/2019 ADDRESS: 16 W Main St, Bloomsburg PA 17815, United States DESCRIPTION: AFS EFS/PFR Life insurance Trails/Renewals MAKAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Simple LLC for business/payroll purposes INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 250 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 08/05/2019 ADDRESS: 16 W Main St, Bloomsburg PA 17815, United States DESCRIPTION: LLC set up for personal payroll and tax purposes

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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

March 18, 2024 - Present

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 16 W Main St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1703
RIA
CRD#: 109524
Bloomsburg, PA
Current

April 18, 2018 - Present

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 16 W Main St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1703
BD
CRD#: 18272
Bloomsburg, PA
Past

February 5, 2008 - August 19, 2010

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
OMAHA, NE
Past

May 11, 2004 - December 31, 2007

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
OMAHA, NE

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".
AF
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 109524 / SEC#: 801-68510

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2007 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

RR
Alabama
(4/18/2018)
RR
Arizona
(2/8/2022)
RR
California
(6/9/2022)
RR
Colorado
(4/11/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(3/20/2023)
RR
Delaware
(1/13/2022)
RR
Florida
(6/30/2020)
RR
Georgia
(1/17/2019)
RR
Idaho
(1/19/2023)
RR
Illinois
(10/30/2025)
RR
Iowa
(1/24/2024)
RR
Maine
(6/5/2024)
RR
Maryland
(8/18/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/5/2025)
RR
Michigan
(6/30/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(10/30/2025)
RR
Mississippi
(1/13/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/5/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(1/13/2022)
RR
New York
(9/21/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(9/22/2021)
RR
North Dakota
(10/27/2020)
RR
Ohio
(6/30/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/13/2020)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/18/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(11/4/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(6/30/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(1/9/2023)
RR
Texas
(4/11/2023)
RR
Vermont
(12/9/2024)
RR
Virginia
(6/30/2020)
RR
Washington
(1/25/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(6/30/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/17/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/16/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AF
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 109524 / SEC#: 801-68510

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
151 N 8th Street, Suite 450, Lincoln, NE 68508
Mailing Address
151 N 8th Street, Suite 450, Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone number
(877) 232-2142
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
337

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AFA FORM ADV FIRM BROCHURE 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts280
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 82,015,793

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Company Information


ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 109524Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1703

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