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James Topping

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Lisle, IL 60532
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CRD#: 7469144
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Professional summary


James Topping, who also goes by Jimmy Topping, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Lisle, Illinois.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. James has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Jimmy Topping

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) Name: Compass to Care Address: 6323 N Avondale Ave Suite 250, Chicago, IL 60631 title: President of the Associate Board start: 1/1/2025 time: About 3 hours per month. not business securities related. President of the Associate Board. Putting together plans for events with other associate board members. Going to volunteer events to promote the mission of compass to care and to generate funds to support the organization. Compass to Care, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization provides a free Non Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) solution to access life-saving cancer treatment and clinical trials for children fighting cancer and facing poverty or cancer-related financial toxicity (CRFT). 2) Name: Refuge for Women Chicago Address: 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake, IL 60012 title: Young Leaders Board Member start: 8/14/2024 time: At most 2 hours. not business securities related. Refuge for women is an organization that offers support and housing to women who have escaped trafficking and sexual exploitation. Young leaders Board member. One hour meeting per month which will happen outside of work with occasional volunteer events. Estimated total time per month will be 1 to 2 hours. The ultimate goal is to raise funds to help these women get back on their feet.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 17, 2022 - Present

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 4343 Commerce Court Suite 214, Lisle, IL 60532
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46727
Lisle, IL
Current

August 25, 2022 - Present

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 4343 Commerce Court Suite 214, Lisle, IL 60532
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46727
Lisle, 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".
AA
ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
ADVISOR'S ASSET MANAGEMENT | STERLING BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC | FIXED INCOME SECURITIES, LP | FIXED INCOME SECURITIES, LLC | FIXED INCOME SECURITIES, INC. | ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 46727 / SEC#: 801-62731, 8-51509

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/6/2004 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2004 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/15/2004 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

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
Illinois
(10/17/2022)
IAR
Illinois
(10/17/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/15/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/24/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


AA
ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
ADVISOR'S ASSET MANAGEMENT | STERLING BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC | FIXED INCOME SECURITIES, LP | FIXED INCOME SECURITIES, LLC | FIXED INCOME SECURITIES, INC. | ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 46727 / SEC#: 801-62731, 8-51509

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/6/2004 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2004 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/15/2004 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
18925 Base Camp Road Suite 203, Monument, CO 80132
Mailing Address
18925 Base Camp Road, Monument, CO 80132
Phone number
(719) 488-9956
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2008
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
274

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AAM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AAM HOLDINGS, INCSHAREHOLDER
CORSO, CLIFFORD DEANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER/DIRECTOR2477519
DANIEL, BART PATRICKCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER/DIRECTOR4263841
FERONE, MARILEEEXEC. VP1450526
GENOVESE, CHRISTOPHER THOMASEXEC. VP/DIRECTOR2255451
GILBERT, BRIAN WAYNESR. VP1857325
LLOYD, MATTHEW WILLIAMCHIEF INVESTMENT STRATEGIST/EXEC. VP/DIRECTOR2460808
MEITZNER, ALEX ROBERTSR. VP1964373
OPIE, JEFFREY KURTISEXEC. VP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5763807
SICKLES, CHARLES EDWARDEXEC. VP2097390
STEWART, RICHARD ALANEXEC. VP1653343
STOKLOSA, TIMOTHY JOHNEXEC. VP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4897959
WEBBER, JOHN EDWINSVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/SECRETARY5169415

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,591
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,958,198,460

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 46727Lisle, IL 60532

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