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James L Alexander

Investment Adviser Representative at Cerity Partners Retirement PLAN Consultants

Wheaton, ILCRD #5718392Investment Adviser Representative
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Years of Experience
16 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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James L. Alexander is an investment adviser representative in Wheaton, IL, currently registered with Cerity Partners LLC and Cerity Partners Retirement PLAN Consultants. They have worked in the securities industry since 2010 and have been registered with 6 firms, including EDGE Financial Advisors, LLC and TD Ameritrade, Inc. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Illinois.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois

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Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 1/30/2017
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 8/16/2010
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 8/4/2010
Series 10
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Passed 6/10/2015
Series 9
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Passed 5/12/2015

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Cerity Partners Retirement PLAN ConsultantsCurrent
4/6/2026 – Wheaton, IL
Cerity Partners LLCCurrent
3/5/2026 – Wheaton, IL
EDGE Financial Advisors, LLC
10/21/2019 – 3/23/2026Wheaton, IL
TD Ameritrade, Inc.
2/27/2018 – 10/18/2019Schaumburg, IL
TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC
2/26/2018 – 10/18/2019Schaumburg, IL
Scottrade Investment Management
1/30/2017 – 2/26/2018Saint Louis, MO

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Scottrade
    May 2010 – Sep 2017Park Ridge, IL
  2. TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC
    Sep 2017 – Oct 2019Omaha, NE
  3. Edge Portfolio Management, LLC
    Oct 2019 – Feb 2026Wheaton, IL
  4. Cerity Partners LLC
    Feb 2026 – no end date reportedNew York, NY

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Cerity Partners Retirement PLAN Consultants

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Fee arrangements the firm reports

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Services the firm offers

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Client types the firm serves

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Firm assets under management

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Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
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