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James Alfred Sommerfield

Great Lakes Advisors, LLC

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About James Alfred Sommerfield

James Alfred Sommerfield is a financial advisor at Great Lakes Advisors, LLC in Chicago, IL. James has been in the financial industry since March 1997 and has a wide range of experience, including portfolio management, financial planning, and compliance. James is a registered representative with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is licensed in 51 states.

Firm Information

James Sommerfield is currently registered with Great Lakes Advisors, LLC. Great Lakes Advisors, LLC is an investment advisor based in Chicago, IL. They have a total of 41 investment advisory professionals and manage over $13.86 billion in regulatory assets. They specialize in financial planning, portfolio management for individuals, businesses, investment companies, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm works with individuals, high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, investment companies, and other investment advisors. Great Lakes Advisors also offers a wrap fee program.
Great Lakes Advisors, LLC

231 S. LASALLE STREET

CHICAGO, IL 60604

$13.86B

Assets Under Management

18

Total Clients

9

Total Financial Advisors

Services Offered

Advisors offer a broad range of advisory services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and investment companies. These services provide professional guidance and personalized strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.

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financial planning services

Comprehensive financial plans to help you achieve your personal and business goals.

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selection of other advisors

Helps you choose top advisors aligned with your financial goals.

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portfolio management for businesses

Custom portfolio management strategies for businesses to achieve long-term growth.

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portfolio management for individuals

Personalized portfolio management to meet individual financial objectives.

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portfolio management for investment companies

Strategic management for diversified investment portfolios.

Fee Structure

Advisors may be compensated through a variety of fee structures, offering flexibility and transparency. This allows clients to choose the arrangement that best aligns with their financial objectives.

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fixed fees

Set rates for specific services, regardless of time or assets managed.

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percentage of assets

A percentage of the total value of assets under management is charged.

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performance-based fees

Fees calculated based on the performance of your investments relative to a benchmark.

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other

Fulcrum fee; asset-based fee contingent on performance

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James Sommerfield’s Registration & Firm History

IL

11/16/2001 - Present

Great Lakes Advisors, LLC (CHICAGO IL)

IL

06/14/2006 - 12/07/2006

FOCUSED INVESTMENTS L.L.C. (CHICAGO IL)

IL

06/19/1998 - 01/03/2001

FOCUSED INVESTMENTS L.L.C. (CHICAGO IL)

IL

06/09/1998 - 07/31/2000

WAYNE HUMMER INVESTMENTS L.L.C. (CHICAGO IL)

MN

03/17/1997 - 06/02/1998

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC. (MINNEAPOLIS MN)

MN

03/17/1997 - 06/02/1998

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (MINNEAPOLIS MN)

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Licenses & Designations

IA

Issued 01/30/1998

Series 65 - Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

BC

Issued 04/14/1997

Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

BC

Issued 04/30/2005

Series 14 - Compliance Officer Examination

BC

Issued 06/01/2001

Series 53 - Municipal Securities Principal Examination

BC

Issued 05/04/2001

Series 10 - General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

BC

Issued 03/27/2001

Series 9 - General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

BC

Issued 03/16/2001

Series 4 - Registered Options Principal Examination

BC

Issued 03/11/2000

Series 24 - General Securities Principal Examination

BC

Issued 10/01/2018

SIE - Securities Industry Essentials Examination

BC

Issued 09/18/2004

Series 31 - Futures Managed Funds Examination

BC

Issued 03/15/1997

Series 7 - General Securities Representative Examination

State Registrations

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SRO Registrations

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FINRA

Disclosures

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