James M. Jacobs, CLU, ChFC , CLTC, Retirement Specialist

James M. Jacobs, CLU, ChFC , CLTC, Retirement Specialist

Phone: (320) 217-6007
Fax: (320) 217-6005
E-mail:



1407 33rd Street South
St. Cloud, MN 56301


Jim is the founder of Jacobs Financial, an independently owned and operated financial services business in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Jacobs Financial has provided services in the financial services industry since 1973. Products and services are provided, in part, through North Star Resource Group which is comprised of North Star Consultants, Inc., providing insurance products and services; CRI Securities, LLC, providing securities and investments and investment advisory services; and through Securian Financial Services, Inc. also providing securities and investments and investment advisory services.

Jim enjoys working with business owners and their employees and has become a specialist in the area of pension rollovers and retirement planning.

Professional Specialties:

  • Financial Analysis1
  • Employee Benefit Programs; 401(k) Plans, SEP’s, Simple IRA’s and Individual Retirement Programs
  • Business Continuation Programs
  • Income Protection, Medical and Long Term Care Coverage
  • Insurance and Investment Strategies1
  • Pension/Retirement Maximization Strategies
  • Tax-Favored Strategies and Wealth Accumulation*
  • Income Tax Preparation*

*Offered separate from the services provided through CRI Securities, LLC; North Star Consultants, Inc.; and Securian Financial Services, Inc.

*This information should not be considered as tax advice. You should consult your tax advisor regarding your own tax situation.

Qualifications/Designations:

  • 1972 Graduate of St. Cloud State University
  • Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), American College, Bryn Mawr, PA
  • Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), American College, Bryn Mawr, PA
  • Certification in Long-Term Care (CLTC) — Corporation for Long-Term Care Certification, Inc.
  • Registered Representative, Series 6 and Series 66
  • Member of MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table), MDRT Logo-Type
    The Premier Association of FinancialProfessionals®, an organization which recognizes the top 5-7% of financial advisors worldwide.
  • Member of NAIFA (National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors)


Jacobs Financial
1407 33rd Street South
St. Cloud, MN 56301


North Star Consultants, Inc.
Insurance Products & Services

1CRI Securities, LLC
Securities & Investments

1Securian Financial Services, Inc.
Variable Products & Securities

Affiliated with the Securian Financial Network.

Jacobs Financial offers securities and investment advisory services through CRI Securities, LLC and Securian Financial Services, Inc., Members FINRA/SIPC. 2701 University Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414, 612-617-6000. CRI Securities, LLC is affiliated with Securian Financial Services, Inc.

Jacobs Financial is independently owned and operated

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