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James W. Poling

ADVISORY ALPHA
Perrysburg, OH 43551
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CRD#: 6120227
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Professional summary


James Wesley Poling is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC located in Perrysburg, Ohio.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. James has worked at 3 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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(1) Citizen Advisory Group; Investment-related; 770 Commerce Dr., Perrysburg, OH 43551; Life insurance, health insurance, and annuity insurance; Wealth Manager; 06/2010; Approx. 165 hours/month; Approx. 150 hours/month during trading hours; Sell insurance products. (2) Jim Poling; Investment-related; 770 Commerce Dr., Perrysburg, OH 43551; Life Insurance, health insurance, and annuity insurance sales; Licensed insurance agent; 06/2010; Approx. 160 hours/month as Wealth Manager with Citizen Advisory Group; Approx. 150 hours/month during trading hours as Wealth Manager with Citizen Advisory Group; Sell insurance products.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 15, 2020 - Present

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

Office #1: 770 Commerce Dr., Perrysburg, OH 43551
RIA
CRD#: 158282
Perrysburg, OH
Past

February 27, 2018 - September 15, 2020

PLANNERS ALLIANCE

RIA
CRD#: 290575
PERRYSBURG, OH
Past

September 19, 2012 - February 27, 2018

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 157423
PERRYSBURG, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC
ADVISORY ALPHA | SUDDENLY SINGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHIPPER & OSTERINK | MONEY TALES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL TRANSITIONS LTD. | FINANCIAL DECISIONS | ESTATE DOCTOR | CONGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CASE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282 / SEC#: 801-72499

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2011 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.

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IAR
Ohio
(9/15/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/31/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


AA
ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC
ADVISORY ALPHA | SUDDENLY SINGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHIPPER & OSTERINK | MONEY TALES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL TRANSITIONS LTD. | FINANCIAL DECISIONS | ESTATE DOCTOR | CONGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CASE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282 / SEC#: 801-72499

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
348 S Waverly Rd Suite 100, Holland, MI 49423
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 530-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC ADV PART 2A (4/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts22,480
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,468,083,482

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Company Information


ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282Perrysburg, OH 43551

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