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James M. Tietema

FOGUTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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CRD#: 6368404
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Professional summary


James Michael Tietema, who also goes by James Michael Tietema, James Tietema, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOGUTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC. located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Michael Tietema | James Tietema

Other business activities


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. MINDSET WRESTLING; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; MUSKEGON,MI; INSTRUCTOR/MENTOR; START DATE 01/21/2021; NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH 7; NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING 0; TEACHING WRESTLING TO ATHLETES. 2. Insurance Representative; Michael Foguth Financial Group; 325 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116; Insurance Agent; June 27, 2024; 40 trading hours per month; non-securities insurance sales (FIA, IUL, etc).

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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

August 30, 2024 - Present

FOGUTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC.

Office #1: 4450 Cascade, S.e, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
RIA
CRD#: 327434
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

October 12, 2022 - June 21, 2024

SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 144046
TROY, MI
Past

September 11, 2018 - August 3, 2022

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
HOLLAND, MI
Past

September 11, 2018 - August 3, 2022

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
HOLLAND, MI
Past

October 12, 2017 - September 6, 2018

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
Paw Paw, MI
Past

October 12, 2017 - September 6, 2018

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
Paw Paw, MI
Past

February 1, 2017 - September 15, 2017

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

February 1, 2017 - September 15, 2017

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

December 8, 2014 - January 4, 2017

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

October 13, 2014 - January 4, 2017

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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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FOGUTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC.
FOGUTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC.

CRD#: 327434 / SEC#: 801-128714

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2023 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
Michigan
(8/30/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/4/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FOGUTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC.
FOGUTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC.

CRD#: 327434 / SEC#: 801-128714

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
325 W. Main St., Brighton, MI 48116
Mailing Address
Phone number
(810) 522-5650
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
75

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FWM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/25/25) (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,683
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 439,609,115

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Company Information


FOGUTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC.

CRD#: 327434Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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