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James J Stork

James J. Stork

PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
Western Springs, IL 60558
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CRD#: 4205762
James J Stork

Professional summary


James J Stork, CFA, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC located in Western Springs, Illinois.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Social Security Planning
Estate Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Education Planning
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Charitable Giving
College/Education Planning
Estate & Generational Planning...
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
Tax Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
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.
STU Partners, LLC; Non Investment Related; 823 Burlington Avenue, Western Springs, Illinois; holding company for the building that Pinnacle leases as their principal place of business; co-owner and Managing Member; 03/2011; Mr. Stork spends a negligible amount of his professional time in his capacity as Managing Member of STU Partners, LLC. Tower Management, LLC Western Springs, IL Managing Member

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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

Start date: 2000

Experience


Current

February 1, 2001 - Present

PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

Office #1: 823 Burlington Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558
RIA
CRD#: 116600
Western Springs, IL
Past

October 28, 2002 - December 31, 2008

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
WESTERN SPRINGS, IL
Past

June 21, 2000 - October 28, 2002

DREHER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8665
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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PF
PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

CRD#: 116600 / SEC#: 801-71357

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2010 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2010 Terminated)

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
(2/1/2001)
IAR
Texas
(4/20/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/11/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PF
PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

CRD#: 116600 / SEC#: 801-71357

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2010 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
823 Burlington Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558
Mailing Address
Phone number
(708) 246-6262
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC (3/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,138
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 571,021,893

Red Flags


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Company Information


PINNACLE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

CRD#: 116600Western Springs, IL 60558

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