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John T. Graham

TSFG
Mundelein, IL 60060
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CRD#: 7871183
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Professional summary


John Thomas Graham is a registered financial advisor currently at TSFG, LLC located in Mundelein, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Mundelein, Illinois.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. John 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- 06/11/2024 - TS Financial Group, LLC - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 05/15/2024 - 80 Hours Per Month/ During Trading 2- 06/13/2024 - TSFG, LLC - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 06/04/2024 - 160 Hours Per Month/ During Trading - I provide investment advisory services through TSFG, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 06/2024. I expect to spend approximately 160 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. 3. 08/11/2025 - Back9, Capitas, New Horizons, GradePoint Insurance DBA The Fifteen Group - Non-Variable Insurance - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 06/07/2024 - 10 Hours Per Month/ During Trading 4. 08/12/2025 - 15 Wealth - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 08/08/2025 - 40 Hours Per Month/ 1Hrs During Trading

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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

May 23, 2024 - Present

TSFG, LLC

Office #1: 165 N Archer Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60060
RIA
CRD#: 172555
Mundelein, IL
Current

February 26, 2024 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 165 N Archer Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Mundelein, IL
Past

March 28, 2024 - September 3, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LAKE FOREST, 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".
TL
TSFG, LLC
ALCHEMY ADVISORS, LLC | TSFG, LLC | TS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | GIBBONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | CAPITAL STREET ADVISORS | ALCHEMY FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 172555 / SEC#: 801-99339

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 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
Illinois
(3/28/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(5/23/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/29/2025)
RR
Ohio
(9/13/2024)
RR
Texas
(6/26/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(12/9/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/28/2024
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/26/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TL
TSFG, LLC
ALCHEMY ADVISORS, LLC | TSFG, LLC | TS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | GIBBONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | CAPITAL STREET ADVISORS | ALCHEMY FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 172555 / SEC#: 801-99339

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1052 N Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 735-7100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TSFG SUPPLEMENTAL WRAP BROCHURE (3/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,651
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 854,306,837

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Company Information


TSFG, LLC

CRD#: 172555Mundelein, IL 60060

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