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JAMES MATTHEW VARNER

James Matthew Varner

CFP®
WEALTH MANAGER·FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS ADVISORY GROUP
CHICAGO, IL
·CRD# 7012754·22 years experience

Professional Summary

JAMES MATTHEW VARNER, CFP®, who also goes by J Matt Varner Mr, Matt Varner Mr, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS ADVISORY GROUP located in Chicago, Illinois. JAMES is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. JAMES has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Biography

Matt joined Leonetti & Associates in 1996 and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP®) practitioner. Prior to becoming a Wealth Manager, he managed the company’s fixed-income portfolios and equity trading Before Leonetti & Associates, he was finance manager for the central region of Reuters America, Inc. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Illinois State University and a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from the University of Chicago. He passed the CPA...

Other Aliases

J Matt Varner Mr, Matt Varner Mr

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Contact Information

Direct

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Email

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Website

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

22 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS ADVISORY GROUP·CRD# 125218
RIA
8700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 410-n, Chicago, IL 60631
November 5, 2025 - Present
HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 145323
RIA
Buffalo Grove, IL
September 5, 2018 - November 1, 2024

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Current Firm

FS
FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS ADVISORY GROUP

FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS ADVISORY GROUP | FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 125218 / SEC#: 801-62068
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2003 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

8700 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 410-n, Chicago, IL 60631

Phone Number

(773) 714-1540

# of Employees

10

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 11 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS ADVISORY GROUP, INC. PART 2A (3/25/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

360

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$935,000,000

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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. Seminary Court Townhome Associate-Treasurer; No compensation receievd; member of the association; 2hrs devoted per month to OBA; 0 hrs devoted during securities trading hours.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FS
FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS ADVISORY GROUP

FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS ADVISORY GROUP | FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 125218 / SEC#: 801-62068
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2003 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.
IAR
Illinois
(11/5/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Aug 2004About the Series 65 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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