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James H. Beatty

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS
Springfield, IL
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CRD#: 7876873
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Professional summary

James Harvey Beatty is a registered financial advisor currently at BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Springfield, Illinois.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. James has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

July 14, 2025 - Present

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137658
Springfield, IL
Past

February 20, 2024 - June 13, 2025

SHANKLAND FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 139562
Springfield, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BW
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RWA, INC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT RESOURCES | FORMULAFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 Approved)

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
California
(7/14/2025)
IAR
Illinois
(7/14/2025)
IAR
Missouri
(7/14/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/11/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

BW
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RWA, INC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT RESOURCES | FORMULAFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1745 S Naperville Rd Suite 200, Wheaton, IL 60189
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 653-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
244

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RWA ADV 2A (7/30/2025)
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Company Information

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 137658Springfield, IL

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