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James E. Ison

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES
Wausau, WI 54403
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CRD#: 4772755
JI

Professional summary


James Edmund Ison, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Wausau, Wisconsin.

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 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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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.
1) ISON FINANCIAL PLANNING 1105 GRAND AVE SCHOFIELD, WI 54476 DUTIES: DBA FOR SECURITIES AND INSURANCE BUSINESS TITLE: OWNER/FINANCIAL ADVISOR HOURS DEVOTED: 40 HOURS START DATE: 10/1/2013 2) RISK MANAGEMENT TEAM, LLC SAME ADDRESS AS ISON FINANCIAL PLANNING TITLE: OWNER/INSURANCE AGENT FIXED INSURANCE SALES HOURS DEVOTED: 5 HOURS START DATE: 11/1/2002 NON-INVESTMENT RELATED 3)ISON OUTDOOR SERVICES 244991 SHADY LANE RD, WAUSAU, WI 54403 TITLE: OWNER DUTIES: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT/AGRICULTURE/BEEKEEPING HOURS DEVOTED: 0 DURING BUSINESS HOURS, 7 HOURS DURING OFF TIME START DATE: 8/1/2014 NOT INVESTMENT OR INSURANCE RELATED 4)FINANCIAL PLANNING & TAX CENTER LLC DBA MESENBERG & BIRD TAX & ACCOUNTING 1105 GRAND AVE SCHOFIELD, WI 54476 TITLE: OWNER/ACCOUNTANT DUTIES: TAX PREPARATION/BUSINESS ACCOUNTING SERVICES/REPORTING AGENT--FPTC acts as a reporting agent for accounting clients. A reporting agent receives notices that an LLC annual renewal period has opened and contacts the clients to assist in filing the annual report(s). We do not sit on any company's BOD or make final decisions for any company that we are a reporting agent for. HOURS DEVOTED: 80 FROM FEB 1ST TO APRIL 15TH/5-10 DURING OFF SEASON START DATE: 2/1/2016 NON INSURANCE OR INVESTMENT RELATED Private Jokers LLC 244991 Shady Lane Wausau, WI 54403 Private JOKers LLC is a family LLC that owns hunting land, currently in Oneida County, WI in the land in the Town of Piehl. There is no business activity. The LLC was established to reduce legal liability from trespassers that frequently cross the property and could be injured. This is owned 50% with my brother, Johnathan Ison. We may choose to have some or all the land logged in the future as part of a sustainable forestry management objective. 50% Ownership with brother Non-investment related Rental Income from purchasing office building Rent out office space to 2-3 tenants; passive rental income 607 Washington St Wausau WI, 54403 United States start date: 5/28/24 non-investment related

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Certified licenses


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

Start date: 2009

Experience


Current

May 1, 2014 - Present

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 156535 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54403
RIA
BD
CRD#: 37031
Wausau, WI
Current

May 1, 2014 - Present

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 156535 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54403
RIA
BD
CRD#: 37031
Wausau, WI
Past

October 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 20999
WAUSAU, WI
Past

October 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20999
WAUSAU, WI
Past

January 14, 2010 - October 1, 2013

HERMENING ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134927
WAUSAU, WI
Past

January 12, 2010 - October 17, 2013

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
WAUSAU, WI
Past

January 4, 2010 - October 4, 2013

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
WAUSAU, WI
Past

January 11, 2008 - April 13, 2009

MIDWEST PROFESSIONAL PLANNERS, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 112995
WAUSAU, WI
Past

February 16, 2006 - January 6, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
WAUSAU, WI
Past

January 27, 2006 - January 6, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
WAUSAU, WI
Past

July 7, 2004 - October 21, 2005

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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".
PB
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031 / SEC#: 801-74927, 8-47572

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2009 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2012 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2012 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago 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.
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
Florida
(7/31/2020)
IAR
Florida
(8/3/2020)
RR
Georgia
(2/3/2015)
IAR
Georgia
(2/15/2017)
RR
Michigan
(6/1/2021)
IAR
Michigan
(6/1/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(7/14/2022)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/14/2022)
RR
Ohio
(6/1/2021)
IAR
Ohio
(9/18/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/1/2014)
IAR
Wisconsin
(5/1/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/16/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PB
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031 / SEC#: 801-74927, 8-47572

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2009 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2012 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2012 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
432 Security Blvd. Ste. 101, Green Bay, WI 54313-9709
Mailing Address
432 Security Blvd., Green Bay, WI 54313
Phone number
(920) 662-9500
Established
Wisconsin since 07/11/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
286

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KELLY, ZACHARY PDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, CEO, BOARD PRESIDENT & SECRETARY5263665
VAN ESS, WILLIAM SCOTTDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1929840
WESTENBERG, STEVEN GDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, VICE CHAIRMAN , TREASURER2440924
BOSTWICK, KAREN PSHAREHOLDER2643853
DOELGER, AARON ANDREWSHAREHOLDER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4357639

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,245
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 909,478,703

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031Wausau, WI 54403

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