Aaron Niec has been Shareholder of JMG Financial Group since January 2023, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns under 5% of the firm. Aaron Niec holds a Master of Science in financial planning from the College for Financial Planning, a Master of Science in taxation from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Michigan Technological University.
JMG Financial Group LTD is a Downers Grove, IL firm with $7.5B under management, 1,789 clients and 66 advisers across 4 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Aaron Niec is Principal/Treasurer of JMG Financial Group. He first joined JMG in 2000 and left in 2003, and rejoined the firm in 2019. He guides clients on determining their objectives and developing a plan, and has knowledge in retirement planning, income tax planning, estate planning, risk management and investment strategies.
Aaron Niec’s longest registration was 10 years at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. (2009–2019). Before joining JMG Financial Group in 2019, Aaron Niec was registered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Payant Financial Services, Inc.
- JMG Financial Group LTDCurrent– present · 7 yearsSarasota, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110302
- Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.– · 10 yearsSarasota, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 134139
- Payant Financial Services, Inc.– · 2 yearsSun City Center, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 134854
Professional designations
Listed by JMG Financial Group
- CPA
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Aaron Niec is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from October 2019; the most recent is Illinois, in March 2022.
- FloridaSince 7 October 2019
- IllinoisSince 4 March 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 21 December 2007 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 23 November 2004 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 21 April 2004 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Aaron Walter Niec
- CRD
- 4742245
- Firm
- JMG Financial Group · CRD 110302
- Role
- Shareholder
- Office
- 1990 MAIN STREET, SUITE 750, Sarasota, FL 34236
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- October 2004
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- jmgfinancial.com
Where does Aaron Niec work?
Aaron Niec has been Shareholder of JMG Financial Group LTD since January 2023.
Is Aaron Niec a financial advisor?
Yes. Aaron Niec has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida and Illinois, through JMG Financial Group since October 2019.
How many years of experience does Aaron Niec have?
Aaron Niec has 22 years in the financial industry, since October 2004, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Aaron Niec passed?
Aaron Niec has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in April 2004. FINRA credited Aaron Niec with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Aaron Niec work before JMG Financial Group?
Before JMG Financial Group, Aaron Niec was registered through Payant Financial Services, Inc., November 2006 to August 2009.
Where is Aaron Niec based?
Aaron Niec’s registered office is in Sarasota, FL.
Is Aaron Niec registered with FINRA?
No. Aaron Niec has no current broker registration.
Is Aaron Niec a CFP?
JMG Financial Group lists Aaron Niec with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Aaron Niec’s record?
Search CRD 4742245 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Aaron Niec’s full registration record.
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