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John M. Anderson

INVESTMENTS BY DESIGN,
Galena, IL 61036
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CRD#: 5103781
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Professional summary


John Michael Anderson is a registered financial advisor currently at INVESTMENTS BY DESIGN, INC located in Galena, Illinois.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 18, 2012 - Present

INVESTMENTS BY DESIGN, INC

Office #1: 612 Spring Street, Galena, IL 61036
RIA
CRD#: 163070
Galena, IL
Past

June 7, 2007 - January 26, 2011

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
GALENA, IL
Past

April 25, 2006 - January 26, 2011

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
GALENA, IL

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
Illinois
(4/18/2012)
IAR
Texas
(5/10/2016)
IAR
Wisconsin
(4/23/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/5/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


IB
INVESTMENTS BY DESIGN, INC
INVESTMENTS BY DESIGN, INC

CRD#: 163070 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/18/2012 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2016 Conditional Restricted)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/23/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
612 Spring Street, Galena, IL 61036
Mailing Address
Phone number
(815) 776-9095
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts181
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 37,885,801

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Company Information


INVESTMENTS BY DESIGN, INC

CRD#: 163070Galena, IL 61036

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