James R. Pellino

STEVEN H. LEWIS P.C.

CHICAGO, IL 60611

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CRD#: 6064936

Professional summary

James Robert Pellino is a registered financial advisor currently at STEVEN H. LEWIS P.C. located in Chicago, Illinois and ORBA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Wheaton, Illinois.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 11, 2012 - Present

STEVEN H. LEWIS P.C.

Office #1: 455 N Cityfront Plaza 1600, Chicago, IL 60611

RIA

CRD#: 139739

CHICAGO, IL

Current

November 1, 2018 - Present

ORBA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #2: 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive Suite 1610, Chicago, IL 60611-5313Office #3: Regency Towers, Suite 1000e 1415 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523

RIA

CRD#: 297351

WHEATON, IL

Past

May 11, 2012 - December 31, 2022

STEVEN H. LEWIS P.C.

RIA

CRD#: 139739

CHICAGO, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ORBA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 297351 / SEC#: 801-121526

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/17/2021 Approved)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/28/2021 Terminated)

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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
(5/11/2012)

IAR

Texas
(11/5/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/9/2011

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

ORBA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 297351 / SEC#: 801-121526

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/17/2021 Approved)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/28/2021 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive Suite 1610, Chicago, IL 60611-5313

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 670-6262

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

08 20 2025 ORBA FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP BROCHURE FINAL (8/20/2025)

08 20 2025 ORBA FORM ADV PART 2A FINAL (8/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	222
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 136,895,601

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/12/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/17/2023	Cover Page	Report

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James R. Pellino

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

STEVEN H. LEWIS P.C.

ORBA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

STEVEN H. LEWIS P.C.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ORBA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/9/2011

Current Firm

ORBA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

ORBA WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

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