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James J. Arado

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CRD#: 6756
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Jay Arado was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1969. James had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 41, PC, Series 000, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 6, 2017 - July 31, 2018

CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109644
Chicago, IL
Past

October 31, 2017 - July 31, 2018

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
Chicago, IL
Past

October 21, 2008 - October 31, 2017

GNV ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147286
Chicago, IL
Past

July 29, 2005 - October 27, 2008

UHLMANN PRICE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42854
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 30, 2003 - September 1, 2017

GENEVA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 121629
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 14, 1983 - January 22, 2003

WILLIAM BLAIR

BD
CRD#: 1252
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 13, 1978 - March 15, 1983

BECKER PARIBAS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7635
Past

December 24, 1974 - July 13, 1978

BECKER SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6796
Past

March 27, 1974 - November 25, 1975

A. G. BECKER & CO., INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 3
Past

June 18, 1969 - April 20, 1974

CLARK, DODGE & CO., INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 161

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".
CP
CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
AT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. | STEIN ROE INVESTMENT COUNSEL,LLC | STEIN ROE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC. | STEIN ROE INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC | CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS INC. - TEAM GENEVA ADVISORS | ATLANTIC TRUST STEIN ROE | ATLANTIC TRUST PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 109644 / SEC#: 801-57986

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/27/2000 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/8/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 41
Date: 6/18/1983
NYSE Allied Member Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 6/3/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 000
Date: 6/16/1969
General Securities Principal Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 6/16/1969
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CP
CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
AT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC. | STEIN ROE INVESTMENT COUNSEL,LLC | STEIN ROE INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC. | STEIN ROE INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC | CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS INC. - TEAM GENEVA ADVISORS | ATLANTIC TRUST STEIN ROE | ATLANTIC TRUST PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 109644 / SEC#: 801-57986

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/27/2000 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
181 West Madison Street 36th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 368-7700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
570

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS INC BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts28,865
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 61,112,966,756

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/24/2025
Cover Page
04/30/2025
10/20/2023
04/26/2023

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Company Information


CIBC PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 109644

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