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James Hagen

BCU WEALTH ADVISORS
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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CRD#: 7195862
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Professional summary


James Hagen, who also goes by James Gregory Hagen, Jamie Hagen, is a registered financial advisor currently at BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Vernon Hills, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Gregory Hagen | Jamie Hagen

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) 6/27/2023- BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC -DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business)- Inv. Related- At reported business location(s) 2) 6/27/2023- Foster parent- provide care- non-inv. related- Lake in the Hill, IL - start dat 12/23/2020 -0 hrs 3) 6/27/2023- Real Estate Rental- owner- Inv. related- Volo, IL - start date 7/15/2017- 0hrs 4) 06/30/2023- KELLER WILLIAMS MOMENTUM- Not Investment Related - 800 E Northwest Hwy Palatine IL - Outside/W-2 Employment - Licensed Real Estate Agent - Start Date 01/19/2019 - 5 Hours Per Month - Time Spent 5% 5) 08/08/2023 - BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC - Investment Related - At Reportable Business Location - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Start Date 6/30/2023 - 86 Hours Per Month 70 Hours During Trading - I provide investment advisory services through BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 6/2023. I expect to spend approximately 86 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 7) 08/08/2023 - BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC - Investment Related - At Reportable Business Location - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Start Date 6/30/2023 - 86 Hours Per Month 70 Hours During Trading

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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®
None

Experience


Current

February 13, 2023 - Present

BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 300 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
RIA
CRD#: 164173
Vernon Hills, IL
Current

June 30, 2023 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 300 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Vernon Hills, IL
Past

February 14, 2023 - June 30, 2023

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
VERNON HILLS, IL
Past

September 22, 2021 - February 14, 2023

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
Geneva, IL
Past

September 22, 2021 - February 14, 2023

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
Geneva, IL
Past

July 17, 2020 - September 21, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WOODSTOCK, IL
Past

February 27, 2020 - September 21, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WOODSTOCK, IL

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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BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164173 / SEC#: 801-81122

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)

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
Alabama
(5/21/2024)
RR
Arizona
(6/30/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(10/11/2023)
RR
California
(6/30/2023)
RR
Colorado
(6/30/2023)
RR
Delaware
(9/5/2023)
RR
Florida
(6/30/2023)
RR
Georgia
(7/16/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(10/20/2023)
IAR
Illinois
(2/13/2023)
RR
Illinois
(6/30/2023)
RR
Indiana
(9/29/2023)
RR
Iowa
(8/15/2024)
RR
Kansas
(6/30/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(11/8/2023)
RR
Maryland
(9/29/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/9/2024)
RR
Michigan
(6/30/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(6/30/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(5/23/2024)
RR
Missouri
(9/5/2023)
RR
Montana
(8/15/2024)
RR
Nevada
(2/29/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/30/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(5/21/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(9/25/2024)
RR
New York
(9/5/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(7/5/2023)
RR
Ohio
(9/6/2023)
RR
Oregon
(9/5/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/30/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(9/27/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(6/30/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(9/12/2023)
RR
Texas
(9/6/2023)
IAR
Texas
(1/3/2024)
RR
Utah
(9/9/2023)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2023)
RR
Washington
(5/23/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(9/5/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/30/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/9/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/27/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164173 / SEC#: 801-81122

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/13/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 932-8007
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 AND 2B 030725 (3/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,899
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 534,972,633

Red Flags


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Company Information


BCU WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 164173Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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