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Paul Samuel Shuman

Paul Samuel Shuman

CFP®
THE PLANNING GROUP
NORTHFIELD, IL
·CRD# 4793240·22 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Paul Samuel Shuman Mr.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2009

Years of Experience

22 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE PLANNING GROUP·CRD# 298496
RIA
465 Central Ave Suite 201, Northfield, IL 60093
October 11, 2018 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 134139
RIA
Northfield, IL
April 16, 2009 - February 7, 2019
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.·CRD# 39543
BD
Northfield, IL
April 16, 2009 - December 31, 2018
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 833
RIA
Des Plaines, IL
November 3, 2006 - April 21, 2009
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 833
BD
Des Plaines, IL
October 20, 2006 - April 21, 2009
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 15296
RIA
Bannockburn, IL
July 30, 2004 - October 13, 2006
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 15296
BD
Bannockburn, IL
July 9, 2004 - October 13, 2006

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Current Firm

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THE PLANNING GROUP

THE PLANNING GROUP | TPG ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 298496 / SEC#: 801-114032
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/20/2018 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

465 Central Ave Suite 201, Northfield, IL 60093

Phone Number

(847) 441-9400

# of Employees

4

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 6 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 2022 (3/24/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

761

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$291,461,254

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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) 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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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".
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THE PLANNING GROUP

THE PLANNING GROUP | TPG ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 298496 / SEC#: 801-114032
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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.
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

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2004About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2004About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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