James F. Marshall

Jim is the principal and founder of Spectrum Investment Advisors, and was named the 2021 Trailblazer of the Year by the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce. Jim has over 50 years of experience in the retirement plan industry and built Spectrum Investment Advisors with the core idea of using colors to simplify investing, which he received a patent on in 2010. Jim is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a degree in Economics. Jim is the Chairman of the Mequon-Thiensville Chamber of Commerce Past Presidents and has been a national speaker for 401(k) Specialist Excel, PlanSponsor, and Global Retirement Partners. He holds the Investment Adviser Representative license (Series 65) and is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA).

Jim is married with two children and lives in Germantown, WI. His wife Peggy is a retired reading specialist, his daughter Cindy has over 15 years' experience in the financial services industry and his son Jon has been in the retirement plan industry with Spectrum since 2003. Outside of work, Jim enjoys golfing, downhill skiing, and reading to his twin granddaughters Maple Jane and Violet Frances.

Jim is the current President of OED. The OED Business of the Year program recognizes companies that have seen significant business and job growth over the past five years and are strong community partners.
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