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James Francis Davis

Advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network — Skokie, IL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

28 years

Location

Skokie, IL 60076

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Commonwealth Financial Network

Enterprise

Total advisors

2,744

Across 1,218 offices

Clients per advisor

130 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$568,323 High

HNW client ratio

12% Typical

About

James Davis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Skokie, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC for 13 years before joining Commonwealth in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant basketball coach at Christian Heritage Academy. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of advisors and their clients by providing a range of advisory programs and operational services. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and customizable investment solutions while serving as a platform provider with extensive clearing and custody relationships.

Client services

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Location

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Skokie, IL

9955 Karlov Avenue

Skokie IL 60076

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois · Texas

Work history

28 years of industry experience

Davis Financial Strategies, LTD

2025 - Present • 1 year

Skokie, IL

Commonwealth Financial Network

2025 - Present • 1 year

Waltham, MA

LPL Financial, llc

2012 - 2025 • 13 years

Skokie, IL

Citizens Securities, Inc.

2006 - 2012 • 6 years

IL

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

2006 - 2006 • 1 year

IL

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Series 66, Series 7

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CFP®, CPWA®, CPA

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CFP®, Series 65

Chicago, IL

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Series 65, Series 66, Series 7, RICP®

Chicago, IL

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