James C. Cochran

GREENSTONE BELT WEALTH ADVISORS

CHICAGO, IL 60611

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CRD#: 4813505

Professional summary

James Christopher Cochran, CFP®, CPWA®, who also goes by Jimmy Cochran, is a registered financial advisor currently at GREENSTONE BELT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Jimmy Cochran

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2010

CPWA^®

Certified Private Wealth Advisor

Start date: 2021-07-02

Expire date: 2023-06-30

Experience

Current

August 8, 2025 - Present

GREENSTONE BELT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 401 N Michigan Ave Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60611

RIA

CRD#: 335862

CHICAGO, IL

Past

February 14, 2023 - May 2, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

BLOOMINGDALE, IL

Past

November 16, 2022 - May 2, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

BLOOMINGDALE, IL

Past

February 16, 2017 - August 11, 2025

IHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 171481

CHICAGO, IL

Past

November 21, 2013 - February 6, 2017

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA

CRD#: 125112

Chicago, IL

Past

November 15, 2013 - February 15, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

CHICAGO, IL

Past

May 25, 2010 - November 18, 2013

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 7927

CHICAGO, IL

Past

November 14, 2005 - November 9, 2009

MUTUAL OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 27878

WESTCHESTER, IL

Past

November 14, 2005 - November 9, 2009

MUTUAL OF AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 15356

WESTCHESTER, IL

Past

November 8, 2004 - August 18, 2005

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 4

CHICAGO, IL

Past

August 5, 2004 - August 18, 2005

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

CRD#: 4

ST. LOUIS, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GREENSTONE BELT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 335862 / SEC#: 801-132672

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2025 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Illinois
(8/8/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/5/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/25/2004

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 2/13/2023

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 2/15/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/4/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

GREENSTONE BELT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 335862 / SEC#: 801-132672

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2025 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

401 N Michigan Ave Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60611

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 952-6550

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GREENSTONE BELT WEALTH ADVISORS WRAP BROCHURE (9/8/2025)

GREENSTONE BELT WEALTH ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (9/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	246
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 190,100,000

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James C. Cochran

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

IHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

MUTUAL OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

MUTUAL OF AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GREENSTONE BELT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/5/2004

Series 63

Date: 9/25/2004

Series 7TO

Date: 2/13/2023

SIE

Date: 2/15/2017

Series 7

Date: 8/4/2004

Current Firm

GREENSTONE BELT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

GREENSTONE BELT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

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