James R. Molster

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Lisle, IL 60532

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CRD#: 4573491

Professional summary

James Richard Molster JR, who also goes by James Molster, Jim Molster, is a registered financial advisor currently at VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Lisle, Illinois.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

James Molster | Jim Molster

Other business activities

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NAME OF ENTITY: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; Yes; 2525 CABOT DR. SUITE 100; LISLE; IL; 60532; FIXED INSURANCE SALES; INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; 4/23/2010; 10; 1; I SELL FIXED ANNUITIES & LIFE INSURANCE ON A PART TIME BASIS.|

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 3, 2011 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2525 Cabot Drive Suite 100r, Lisle, IL 60532

RIA

CRD#: 2882

Lisle, IL

Current

January 3, 2011 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 2525 Cabot Drive Suite 100r, Lisle, IL 60532

RIA

CRD#: 2882

Lisle, IL

Past

February 4, 2004 - January 3, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 34815

LISLE, IL

Past

February 4, 2004 - January 3, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 34815

LISLE, IL

Past

July 3, 2003 - January 27, 2004

OAK GROVE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 46343

ROCHESTER, IL

Past

November 27, 2002 - July 2, 2003

CITISTREET FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 107311

WESTMONT, IL

Past

August 19, 2002 - July 2, 2003

CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC

CRD#: 7447

SOMERSET, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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.

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

Arizona
(8/26/2020)

California
(7/15/2025)

Florida
(1/2/2015)

Illinois
(1/3/2011)

IAR

Illinois
(1/3/2011)

South Carolina
(7/15/2025)

Utah
(7/15/2025)

Wisconsin
(1/2/2015)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/19/2002

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/21/2002

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 8/16/2002

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095

Mailing Address

One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095

Phone number

+1 (800) 356-2906

Established

Minnesota since 04/26/1968

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

563

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)

PART 2A APPENDIX 1 OF FORM ADV: WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)

PART 2A APPENDIX OF FORM ADV: INVESTOR CHANNEL WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
VOYA HOLDINGS INC.	100% SHAREHOLDER
BOHN, FREDERICK HENRY	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	5791728
DEPRATTI, JOHN J	VP, OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL	2927917
PAASCH, STEPHAN ANTHONY	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	2968516
REILLY, JONATHAN FRANCIS	PRESIDENT	2039032

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	11,854
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,744,735,129

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	36
Arbitration	9

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James R. Molster

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Richard Molster JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view James Richard Molster JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

OAK GROVE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CITISTREET FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/19/2002

Series 63

Date: 8/21/2002

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 8/16/2002

FINRA

Current Firm

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

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