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James Brian Hancock II

Advisor at LPL Financial — Alma, MI W Center St

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

1 year

Location

Alma, MI 48801

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LPL Financial

Institution

Total advisors

25,460

Across 11,249 offices

Clients per advisor

86 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

James Hancock II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked for seven years at Alma College and four years at Michigan State University. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of Alma Glengravel LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various account types.

Client services

Based on LPL Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops
Consulting and other non-discretionary advisory services

Expertise

Based on LPL Financial

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on LPL Financial

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees up to $15,000 for financial planning and consulting services

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Location

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Alma, MI W Center St

200 W Center St

Alma MI 48801

Advisors at this office

6

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

1 year of industry experience

LPL Financial

2025 - Present • 1 year

Alma, MI

Alma College

2018 - 2025 • 7 years

Alma, MI

Michigan State University

2014 - 2018 • 4 years

East Lansing, MI

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Business activities & affiliations

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Shannon N

Series 66

Alma, MI

International Assets Investment Management, LLC

Shannon Nagy is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining IAIM in 2015, Nagy worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. He is also a salaried agent with Nichols Financial Group Inc., where he sells and services fixed annuity and life insurance products. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporations through a national network of independent advisers. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio management using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, along with access to third-party managers and wrap programs.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Kevin N

Series 63, Series 66

Alma, MI

International Assets Investment Management, LLC

Kevin Nichols is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Securities America, Inc. since 1995 and has operated Nichols Financial Group since 1986, where he is involved in fixed annuities and life insurance sales. International Assets Investment Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities through a national network of independent advisors. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio construction using a variety of investment vehicles and may utilize third-party managers and wrap programs to implement client strategies.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Scott S

Series 63, Series 65

Ithaca, MI

J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Scott Showers is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Ithaca, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2018 and previously spent ten years at ProEquities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Showers is involved in financial planning through Newton Showers Wealth Management, LLC, partners with 168 Wealth Strategists, sells Medicare Supplemental policies, and is an author. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Samuel B

Series 66

Alma, MI

LPL Financial

Samuel Beals is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Apex Marine, Inc., and Baptist Children's Home. Beals is also involved with DLP Financial Partners, LLC, a business entity related to his work with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

Lori N

Series 66

Alma, MI

Edward Jones

Lori Neeb is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president and owner of LORMAR Investments, LLC, a commercial real estate business in Weidman, Michigan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Wealth management General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive Women Professionals
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Stephen D

Series 66

Alma, MI

LPL Financial

Stephen De Jong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Alma, Michigan. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gratiot Community Credit Union and Alma Bolt Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides diversified investment options and operational support to its network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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