James H. Kim

VESTGEN ADVISORS

Oak Brook, IL 60523

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CRD#: 4649932

Professional summary

James Hong-joong Kim, who also goes by Hong J Kim, Hong James Kim, Hong Kim, James Hong-joong Kim, Hong-joong Kim, is a registered financial advisor currently at VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC located in Oak Brook, Illinois and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Oak Brook, Illinois.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. James has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Hong J Kim | Hong James Kim | Hong Kim | James Hong-Joong Kim | Hong-Joong Kim

Other business activities

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1) VestGen Advisors, LLC. 1 N Franklin St, Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60606. RIA. 170 hrs//mo; 150 during trading hrs. 2) Insurance sales via various insurance carriers. Insurance agent. 10 hrs/mo; 5 during trading hrs. Not investment related. 3) New Community Outreach. 3627 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653. New Community Outreach is a community based, non-profit committed to Bronzeville's youth and community. Board member and Treasurer. Not investment related.

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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

August 25, 2025 - Present

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 800 Enterprise Drive Suite 128, Oak Brook, IL 60523

RIA

CRD#: 318657

Oak Brook, IL

Current

October 1, 2025 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 800 Enterprise Dr, Ste 128, Oak Brook, IL 60523

RIA

CRD#: 120222

Oak Brook, IL

Past

August 23, 2024 - October 3, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

Oak Brook, IL

Past

March 8, 2023 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 25803

Oak Brook, IL

Past

February 24, 2023 - October 8, 2025

ONEDIGITAL

RIA

CRD#: 106766

Oak Brook, IL

Past

August 2, 2018 - February 15, 2023

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA

CRD#: 105662

Chicago, IL

Past

August 1, 2018 - February 15, 2023

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

CRD#: 2936

CHICAGO, IL

Past

February 9, 2018 - July 26, 2018

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 4031

CHICAGO, IL

Past

December 3, 2008 - July 26, 2018

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

CRD#: 4031

CHICAGO, IL

Past

September 8, 2008 - December 10, 2008

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

ROSEMONT, IL

Past

January 1, 2008 - June 23, 2008

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16361

CHICAGO, IL

Past

May 8, 2003 - November 29, 2004

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 16999

CHICAGO, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2022 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.

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

Florida
(10/1/2025)

IAR

Illinois
(8/25/2025)

Illinois
(10/14/2025)

Indiana
(10/1/2025)

IAR

Texas
(8/25/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/22/2017

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/29/2007

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: 12/27/2007

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2022 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1605 West Colonial Parkway, Inverness, IL 60067

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 237-4446

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

115

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VESTGEN ADVISORS - WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

VGA - ADV FORM 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	9,800
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,470,310,102

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James H. Kim

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Hong-joong Kim's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

ONEDIGITAL

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/22/2017

Series 63

Date: 12/29/2007

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 12/27/2007

FINRA

Current Firm

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

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