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Jimm S. Nidlinger

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
Terre Haute, IN 47802
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CRD#: 1023573
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Professional summary


Jimm Scott Nidlinger is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Terre Haute, Indiana and CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Jimm is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Jimm has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. Creative Financial Designs 2. MGN COMPANIES. TERRE HAUTE IN. INV-REL. FIXED INS & DBA, PROPRIETOR. 10/1980-PRESENT. VARIES 80 HRS/MO. SALES, SERVICE CONSULTING, INS.... 3. Apartment Rentals, Southern Indiana Investments, Three, LLC . Terre Haute, IN 47802, Managing Partner, Overseeing the Business, 8 hrs per mo, 8 trading hrs.......... 4. Independent Insurance Sales

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 19, 2018 - Present

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

Office #1: 2190 Stone Creek Lane, Terre Haute, IN 47802
RIA
CRD#: 109032
Terre Haute, IN
Current

January 19, 2018 - Present

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 2190 Stonecreek Lane, Terre Haute, IN 47802
BD
CRD#: 25427
Terre Haute, IN
Past

May 13, 2016 - December 31, 2017

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
TERRE HAUTE, IN
Past

May 13, 2016 - December 31, 2017

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
TERRE HAUTE, IN
Past

June 13, 2002 - May 13, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
TERRE HAUTE, IN
Past

May 17, 2002 - May 13, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
TERRE HAUTE, IN
Past

March 5, 1998 - May 6, 2002

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 14, 1991 - October 17, 1995

KEOGLER, MORGAN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16546
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 25, 1982 - December 10, 1982

SANCTUARY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 205

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Illinois
(1/5/2022)
RR
Indiana
(1/19/2018)
IAR
Indiana
(1/19/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/12/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,029
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,478,773,967

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/22/2024
Cover Page
01/05/2024
01/10/2023

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Company Information


CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032Terre Haute, IN 47802

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