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James Michael Hill

James M. Hill

ADVISORY ALPHA
Holland, MI 49423
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CRD#: 6424162
James Michael Hill

Professional summary


James Michael Hill, CFP®, who also goes by James Hill, Jim Hill, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC located in Holland, Michigan and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Holland, Michigan.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Hill | Jim Hill

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) Fixed Insurance. Investment-related; 348 S. Waverly Road, Suite 102, Holland, MI 49423; Fixed / Traditional Insurance. Agent. Start date: 01/2023. 20 hours/month; 20 hours/month during trading hours; Sales of fixed / traditional insurance products. 2) Trustment, LLC. Investment-related. 348 S. Waverly Road, Suite 102, Holland, MI 49423; Fixed Insurance and Financial Services. President/Owner. Start: 08/2022. 160 hours/month; 160 hours/month during trading hours; Provides financial services, consulting and insurance services to clients. 3) Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments; Investment-related. 80 State Street Albany, NY 12207; Offer and sale of commission based Investment Products; Registered Representative; 01/2023; Approx. 5 hours/month; Approx. 5 hours/month during trading hours; Sale of commission based mutual funds, variable annuities and fixed indexed annuities to clients. 4) Advisory Alpha, LLC. Investment-Related. At registered location. RIA. Financial Advisor. Start date: 01/2023. 160 hrs/month; all during trading hours. Provide advice to clients.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2019

Experience


Current

January 9, 2023 - Present

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

Office #1: 348 S. Waverly Road Suite 102, Holland, MI 49423
RIA
CRD#: 158282
Holland, MI
Current

January 11, 2023 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 348 S. Waverly Road Suite 102, Holland, MI 49423
BD
CRD#: 35747
Holland, MI
Past

January 28, 2015 - January 6, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
ZEELAND, MI
Past

January 5, 2015 - January 6, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
ZEELAND, 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".
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)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Colorado
(1/11/2023)
RR
Florida
(1/11/2023)
RR
Indiana
(1/14/2023)
IAR
Michigan
(1/9/2023)
RR
Michigan
(1/14/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/26/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 158282Holland, MI 49423

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