Paul S. Shuman

THE PLANNING GROUP

Northfield, IL 60093

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CRD#: 4793240

Professional summary

Paul Samuel Shuman, CFP®, who also goes by Paul Samuel Shuman Mr., is a registered financial advisor currently at THE PLANNING GROUP located in Northfield, Illinois.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Paul has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Paul Samuel Shuman Mr.

Other business activities

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1) SHUMAN FINANCIAL CONSULTING, LLC, 3265 ROBINCREST DR, NORTHBROOK,IL, 10/2009. OWNER/INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES SINCE 10/01/09. IS INVESTMENT RELATED. WORKS 40/WK - 20/TRADING. 2) CPA 3) Board Member & Financial Committee Chairman for Shore Community Services, Inc., since 2023 and is located in Skokie, IL. Not investment related. 4 hours per month; 2 hours per month during trading hours. He reviews financial statements and investment accounts as well as leads the monthly Financial Committee meetings

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2009

Experience

Current

October 11, 2018 - Present

THE PLANNING GROUP

Office #1: 465 Central Ave Suite 201, Northfield, IL 60093

RIA

CRD#: 298496

Northfield, IL

Past

April 16, 2009 - February 7, 2019

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

Northfield, IL

Past

April 16, 2009 - December 31, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

Northfield, IL

Past

November 3, 2006 - April 21, 2009

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 833

DES PLAINES, IL

Past

October 20, 2006 - April 21, 2009

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 833

DES PLAINES, IL

Past

July 30, 2004 - October 13, 2006

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15296

BANNOCKBURN, IL

Past

July 9, 2004 - October 13, 2006

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

BANNOCKBURN, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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THE PLANNING GROUP

THE PLANNING GROUP | TPG ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 298496 / SEC#: 801-114032

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2018 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Arizona
(9/25/2025)

IAR

California
(9/17/2025)

IAR

Florida
(9/26/2025)

IAR

Illinois
(10/11/2018)

IAR

Nebraska
(9/29/2025)

IAR

Texas
(9/16/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/29/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/8/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

THE PLANNING GROUP

THE PLANNING GROUP | TPG ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 298496 / SEC#: 801-114032

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/20/2018 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

465 Central Ave Suite 201, Northfield, IL 60093

Mailing Address

Phone number

(847) 441-9400

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 2022 (3/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	727
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 235,778,880

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Paul S. Shuman

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

THE PLANNING GROUP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/29/2004

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/8/2004

Current Firm

THE PLANNING GROUP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

THE PLANNING GROUP

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