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Brian VanBuren

Shareholder at JMG Financial Group in Downers Grove, IL

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Brian VanBuren is Shareholder of JMG Financial Group LTD, an investment adviser managing $7.5B, and works from its Downers Grove, IL office. Brian VanBuren has been registered as an investment adviser representative through JMG Financial Group since 17 November 2016 and has 9 years in the industry across 1 firm.

9
Years in industry
9
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 21 October 2026SEC record

Career

Brian VanBuren has been Shareholder of JMG Financial Group since January 2021, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 5% and 10% of it. Brian VanBuren holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Northern Illinois 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.

Brian VanBuren is Principal and Director of Financial Advisory Services of JMG Financial Group. He joined JMG in 2008. He serves on the board of American Youth Soccer Organization – Sycamore, DeKalb County United.

  1. – present · 9 years
    Downers Grove, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110302

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by JMG Financial Group

  • CFP®

Investment adviser representative registrations

Brian VanBuren is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from November 2016; the most recent is Texas, in November 2018.

  • IllinoisSince 17 November 2016
  • TexasSince 2 November 2018

Examinations

No examinations are on Brian VanBuren’s record.

Key facts

Full name
Brian Christopher VanBuren
CRD
6729530
Firm
JMG Financial Group · CRD 110302
Role
Shareholder
Office
2001 BUTTERFIELD ROAD, SUITE 1400, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
November 2016
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Brian VanBuren work?

Brian VanBuren has been Shareholder of JMG Financial Group LTD since January 2021, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 23 March 2026

Is Brian VanBuren a financial advisor?

Yes. Brian VanBuren has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois and Texas, through JMG Financial Group since November 2016.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

How many years of experience does Brian VanBuren have?

Brian VanBuren has 9 years in the financial industry, since November 2016, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Where is Brian VanBuren based?

Brian VanBuren’s registered office is in Downers Grove, IL.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is Brian VanBuren registered with FINRA?

No. Brian VanBuren has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is Brian VanBuren a CFP?

JMG Financial Group lists Brian VanBuren with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Brian VanBuren biography, jmgfinancial.com

How can I verify Brian VanBuren’s record?

Search CRD 6729530 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Brian VanBuren’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Leadership at JMG Financial Group

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6729530, checked 21 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of JMG Financial Group LTD, filed 23 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. JMG Financial Group team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.