James Geake is the co-founder and partner of Wayne Messmer & Associates, LLC. He is a 2nd generation Chicagoan, born and raised on the Northshore. Jim is a graduate of North
Park University. His professional focus is on educating and assisting individuals who are in or nearing retirement with their financial affairs. Jim leads a very active life
centered on family and church. He lives in
Highland Park, IL with his wife, Cary, and
their three daughters, McKenna, Payton,
and Ryan. Jim encourages everyone to learn the names of his wife and kids, because as a client you will receive Jim's home telephone number...and when that phone rings, it's a race to see who can
say "Hello" first!

Wayne Messmer, James Geake, David Geake, Ted Ecker, Robert Westrich, Jack Ecker, and Jeremy Joseph offer securities through Madison Avenue Securities, Inc. (MAS), member FINRA & SIPC. James Geake, David Geake, Jack Ecker, and Jeremy Joseph also offer advisory services through Madison Avenue Securities, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. MAS is not affiliated with Wayne Messmer & Associates LLC. Wayne Messmer is licensed to solicit and sell securities in IL. James Geake is licensed to solicit and sell securities in: FL, IL, NC, NY, TX, WI, and advisory services in IL. David Geake is licensed to solicit and sell securities in: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, WA, WI, and advisory services in IL. Ted Ecker is licensed to solicit and sell securities in AZ, CO, CT, DC, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, WA, WI. Robert Westrich is licensed to solicit and sell securities in IL and WI. Jack Ecker is licensed to solicit and sell securities in IL and advisory services in IL. Jeremy Joseph is licensed to solicit and sell securities in IL and advisory services in IL.