James
Ploeger

Lester Financial Group, LLC

CRD#364635
Investment Advisor
in Champaign, IL

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James Ploeger is a financial advisor based in Champaign, Illinois, working with Lester Financial Group, LLC. James has previously held positions at Ploeger & Associates Inc, Valmark Securities, Inc, Valmark Advisers, Inc, Securities America Inc, Securities America Advisors, Arbor Point Advisors, and Lester Financial Group, LLC. James has passed the Series 63 regulatory exam and is registered to provide services in Illinois. Currently, James is part of Lester Financial Group, LLC, which operates out of Champaign, Illinois. The firm has 1 office and 5 employees. The firm manages assets totaling $163.7 million and serves high-net-worth clients. The services offered by the firm include financial planning services and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. The fee structure at Lester Financial Group, LLC includes asset-based, hourly, and fixed fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 63, Chartered Financial Consultant

Services Offered

Financial planning services, Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees

Office Location

301 N. Neil St. Suite 400
Champaign, IL 61820

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Lester Financial Group, LLC Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$163,725,000

IL Average: $6,674,516,078
Total Number of Employees

5

IL Average: 44
Total Number of Accounts

516

IL Average: 2,564
Average Account Size

$317,297

IL Average: $2,603,165

Investment Advisory Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses

James Ploeger Work History

2022 - Present (3 years)

Lester Financial Group, LLC

2016 - Present (9 years)

Securities America Inc

1973 - Present (52 years)

Ploeger & Associates Inc

2020 - 2022 (2 years)

Arbor Point Advisors

2016 - 2021 (5 years)

Securities America Advisors

2003 - 2016 (13 years)

Valmark Securities, Inc

2003 - 2016 (13 years)

Valmark Advisers, Inc

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Disclosures

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Financial Advisors at Lester Financial Group, LLC

Blake Lester
Champaign, IL
Todd Lester
Champaign, IL
Michael Farr
Terre Haute, IN
James Ploeger
Champaign, IL

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