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Brian J. Mcdonaugh

JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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CRD#: 7293523
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Professional summary


Brian J Mcdonaugh is a registered financial advisor currently at JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Brian has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. Journey Financial Group Inc; Yes; 1110 W Lake Cook Rd, Suite 265B, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089; RIA; Licensed Assistant; 08/2020; 160; 130; Setting up client meetings, updating files; 2. JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Notary public NATURE: Sole Proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/21/2022 ADDRESS: 1110 W Lake Cook Road, Suite 265B, Buffalo Grove IL 60089, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide notary public services to existing clients at the firm at no charge.

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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

March 28, 2024 - Present

JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 1110 W. Lake Cook Road Suite 265b, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
RIA
CRD#: 123565
Buffalo Grove, IL
Past

June 7, 2023 - December 31, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

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CRD#: 23131
BUFFALO GROVE, 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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JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 123565 / SEC#: 801-79263

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2014 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2014 Terminated)

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
Illinois
(3/28/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/9/2024
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/7/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 123565 / SEC#: 801-79263

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2014 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/26/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1110 W. Lake Cook Road Suite 265b, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 229-9191
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JFG - ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts823
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 276,837,194

Red Flags


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Company Information


JOURNEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 123565Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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