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James R. Gardner
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS
Chadron, NE 69337
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CRD#: 4550252
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James Ray GardnerAVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS
Professional summary
James Ray Gardner, who also goes by James R Gardner, James Gardner, Jim Ray Gardner, Jim Gardner, is a registered financial advisor currently at AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. located in Chadron, Nebraska.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.
At a Glance
Always Fiduciary
Aliases
James R Gardner | James Gardner | Jim Ray Gardner | Jim Gardner
Other business activities
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1)AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC; Investment Advisor Representative; IAR to numerous investment clients and provide financial investment planning to clients; IR; HRS 10; HRS 10; 02/06/2024; PO Box 447, 201 Main St, Chadron NE 69337; Primary communication with financial planning Assist clients with investment choicesReview investment performance with clients 2)RIDGEVIEW COUNTRY CLUB, INC; Board Treasurer; Golf course & clubhouse sales of food and beverage; NIR; HRS 4; HRS 1; 11/06/2018; 16611 US 385, Chadron NE 69337; Monthly Board meetings, review financial reports with the Board, listen to and respond to reports from Club House manager and Course Superintendent, make decisions with Board on purchasing capital outlay items and financing arrangements, both short-term and long-range planning, reviewing and amending policies as needed. 3)POST PLAYHOUSE, INC; Treasurer; Live theatre company, producing several musicals running in a repertory schedule every summer; NIR; HRS 12; HRS 12; 01/01/2023; 3200 US -20, Crawford NE 69339; Treasurer related functions. Pay all bills, collect donations, reconcile bank account, post transactions, prepare payroll, prepare tax returns & other financial reporting required. 4)CHADRON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC; Board member; Local community foundation for holding donations for various community projects and organizations to promote the development of charitable, educational, cultural projects; NIR; HRS 1; HRS 1; 01/01/2017; PO Box 447, 201 Main St, Chadron NE 69337; Board member- 1 annual meeting- not much activity.Review and approval of financial reports.Review and approval of new fund's.Review and approval of removing funds no longer neededPreparation of annual 990EZ or 990-N 5)CHADRON COMMUNITY RECREATION; Board member; Sponsor / promote community rec activities; NIR; HRS 1; HRS 0; 03/07/1988; PO Box 447, 201 Main St, Chadron NE 69337; Monthly board meetings, Listen to financial report from board treasurer, listen to activity report from the community recreation director FALCO PROPERTIES, LLC; Member; Rental Partnership; IR; HRS 2; HRS 2; 12/02/2013; 201 Main St, PO Box 447, Chadron NE 69337; This partnership owns the buildings that our CPA firm rents from along with a couple buildings next to our current office for future expansion potential. collecting rents and paying a few bills 6)ST PATRICKS CHURCH; Finance committee, Parish Council President; Catholic Church; IR; HRS 2; HRS 1; 01/01/2010; 364 Cedar St, Chadron NE 69337; Finance committee member- 1. Assistance with preparation of annual budget 2. Review monthly financial reports prepared by the Parish Secretary 3. Review monthly total contribution comparison report prepared by the Parish Secretary 4. Visit with the Parish priest on finance related questions as the need arises 5. Review and monitorstatus of the capital campaign for a new parish center. 6. Meetings are sporadic and are called when either the Parish priest or a member of the finance committee feels a need for a meeting.Parish Council President- 1. Lead bi-monthly meetings 2. Short-term and long range planning3. Review board recommendations with the Parish priest of anything that may need to be addressed4. Review overview of church finances 5. Approval of capital campaign project, planning, and timeframe for completion. 7)CASEY PETERSON LTD; Executive Consultant; CPA Firm provide tax preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping. payroll, auditing, financial planning and investment planning services; IR; HRS 180; HRS 130; 01/01/2023; 201 Main St, PO Box 447, Chadron NE 69337; I am in both the Tax Department and Audit Department, but mostly Tax. I am responsible for final review of my clients tax returns and audit engagements.1. Consulting with management of Casey Peterson on firm adminstration.2. Tax preparation review and meeting with clients.3. Review audits4. Review bookkeeping and financial statement preparation services5. Tax and financial planning with clients.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 8, 2024 - Present
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
Office #1: 201 Main St, Chadron, NE 69337RIA
CRD#: 106237
Chadron, NE
Past
November 6, 2014 - December 18, 2023
ALLEN CAPITAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 135879
CHADRON, NE
Past
February 6, 2001 - November 3, 2014
FALCO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 112538
CHADRON, NE
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
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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
Nebraska(2/8/2024)
Exams
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State Security Law Exam
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)Loading...
Contact information
Main Address
210 Jones St Ste. 104, Dubuque, IA 52001
Mailing Address
Phone number
(563) 582-2855
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
261
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 13,797 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 7,569,387,166 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/20/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 |
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