JT

James M Thornton

19 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
52 advisors
Number of Clients
9,453 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$367K average
Assets Under Management
$3.5B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Financial Planning:Investment management only

VestGen Advisors charges investment management fees as a percentage of assets under management, up to a maximum of 2% annually. Fees are generally billed quarterly, in advance, based on the custodian's reported value on the last business day of the quarter. In some cases, fees may be billed quarterly in arrears, based on the previous quarter's average daily balance. The firm may charge a lesser fee at its discretion based on various criteria. There is no minimum account size.

Areas of Practice
Investment Management
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Advisor Information

Office location

1901 Butterfield Road, Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL, 60515

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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

James coaches for the NFL, dedicating a few hours per week. He is also a partner at The Lat Group, spending about half his time on this.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Vestgen Advisors, LLC
October 2025 - Present · 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC
September 2020 - October 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
September 2020 - October 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
September 2013 - September 2020 · 7 yrs
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Broker
September 2013 - September 2020 · 7 yrs
Tlg Advisors, INC.
August 2012 - May 2013 · 9 mos
The Leaders Group, INC.Broker
January 2011 - December 2012 · 1 yr 11 mos
Credit Suisse Securities (usa) LLC
June 2007 - March 2009 · 1 yr 9 mos
Credit Suisse Securities (usa) LLCBroker
June 2007 - March 2009 · 1 yr 9 mos
Morgan Stanley & Co., IncorporatedBroker
April 2007 - June 2007 · 2 mos
Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated
April 2007 - June 2007 · 2 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
March 2007 - April 2007 · 1 mo
Morgan Stanley
February 2007 - April 2007 · 2 mos
Natcity Investments, INC.
September 2004 - March 2005 · 6 mos
Natcity Investments, INC.Broker
September 2004 - March 2005 · 6 mos
Harris Investor Services LLCBroker
May 2002 - February 2003 · 9 mos
Harris Investor Services LLC
December 2001 - February 2003 · 1 yr 2 mos
Harris Investorline INC.Broker
November 2001 - May 2002 · 6 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
April 2000 - December 2001 · 1 yr 8 mos
State Registrations2 states
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Exams
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