James Dak Hartsock

Current Employers

Employment History

• 07/2010 → Present
  Aci Wealth Advisors
  Dallas, TX

Other Businesses

1)Mr. Hartsock has business activities outside the Advisor which include an agent affiliation and ownership of America's Retirement Partner, LLC, a licensed insurance agency, and Magellan Financial, an IMO as disclosed in multiple sections above. This outside business activity does not interfere with Mr. Hartsock's ability to perform work related obligations to the Advisor and its clients. There exists the potential for conflict of interest with clients in that Mr. Hartsock may recommend insurance or other products or services in his capacity as a licensed insurance agent for which Mr. Hartsock may be compensated for by third parties. As described above, this compensation may represent a conflict between IAR interests and those of our clients. Insurance products provided are term life insurance and fixed index annuities. Mr. Hartsock does not sell variable annuities. This business activity occurs virtually and occupies approximately 5 - 10 hours per month (or less) of Mr. Hartsock's time. The address where such activity takes place is the home operations office in Heath, TX 75032 but Mr. Hartsock does not meet with insurance clients at that location. 2)Clients are under no obligation to act upon recommendations made by the Advisor, the Advisors representative or by Mr. Hartsock in his capacity as an insurance agent in any transaction involving third-party compensation to the Advisor or the representative, and if client elects to act on any such recommendations, client is under no obligation to effect the transaction(s) through the Advisor's affiliated representatives, affiliated companies, Mr. Hartsock in his capacity as a licensed insurance agent. Advisor requires written disclosure any potential conflicts in writing to clients prior to transacting should client decide to act on any such recommendations through Advisor or Mr. Hartsock, including specific details regarding compensation and alternative means of obtaining any products being offered with unaffiliated parties.3)In 2020, Mr. Hartsock was appointed as Managing Director of Allied Gaming North America, LLC and serves primarily in an executive advisory capacity. This role requires up to 1 hour per month on average of Mr. Hartsock's time, with those hours served outside trading hours. Duties include accounting review. The firm does not believe it represents a material conflict with Mr. Hartsock's role with ACI or obligations to ACI clients. Allied Gaming North America, LLC is located at 3021 Ridge Road Rockwall, TX 75032.4)Mr. Hartsock formed an association with Elite Resource Team ("Elite RT") as of December 30, 2024 for the purposes of offering customized "family office" services under the DBA of Fortress Family Offices. Such services include limited legal advice, tax advice, tax planning, tax preparation, and business advisory services. These services are performed outside Mr. Hartsock's role as an IAR with ACI Wealth Advisors, LLC. Neither Advisor nor its IARs performs tax or legal services - Elite RT vets and provides a stable of experts in each field to whom Mr. Hartsock may refer to perform specific services, for which Mr. Hartsock will be compensated. Any conflicts are disclosed verbally and in writing with Advisor clients prior to engagement with any Elite RT affiliates. This offer may involve both investment-related and non-investment related activities. It is estimated that Mr. Hartsock will spend 5-10 hours per month on these activities, primarily after market hours. Through a network of various specialized professionals, Mr. Hartsock assists individuals and business owners in reducing business risks and expenses. Mr. Hartsock forms strategic alliances with tax and legal professionals, who, in their capacity as such, help these individuals and business owners with tax reduction and legal strategies intended to benefit participants. Mr. Hartsock is not required to sell any type of products as a result of this association.

Exams

• S65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
  2010-12-31