AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
RD

Ross E. Devalois

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP
IOWA CITY, IA 52240
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 1041195
RD

Professional summary


Ross Eugene Devalois, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Iowa City, Iowa.

Ross is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Ross has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Education Planning
Divorce Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
INSURANCE AGENT. 404 E. COLLEGE ST., SUITE 406, IOWA CITY, IA 52240. SALES OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS, SPEND UNDER 10 HRS PER MONTH, MOSTLY OUTSIDE OF SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. LICENSED SINCE 1983. IS INVESTMEMT RELATED// ROSS DEVALOIS PHOTOGRAPHY. 404 E. COLLEGE ST., SUITE 406, IOWA CITY, IA 52240. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. NATURE OF BUSINESS IS TAKING PHOTOS. POSITION IS OWNER. STARETD IN 2014. APPROX 1 HR/MONTH ON THIS BUSINESS, NONE DURING SECURITY TRADING HRS. DUTIES ARE TAKING PHOTOS// Bristlecone Financial Group aka Midamerica Securities management co. 404 E. COLLEGE ST., SUITE 406, IOWA CITY, IA 52240. Is investment related. nature of business is DBA to offer investment and advisory services. Position is President. Started July 2008. Approx 160 hrs/month on business, all during security trading hrs. Duties are to use DBA to offer investment and advisory services

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Ross Eugene Devalois's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


Click below to view Ross Eugene Devalois's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1994

Experience


Current

June 9, 2006 - Present

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 404 E. College St. Suite 406, Iowa City, IA 52240
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
IOWA CITY, IA
Current

March 16, 1998 - Present

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 404 E. College St. Suite 406, Iowa City, IA 52240
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
IOWA CITY, IA
Past

June 19, 1989 - March 16, 1998

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 13302
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

July 7, 1982 - July 5, 1989

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866

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".
NF
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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
Arizona
(3/18/1999)
RR
California
(3/6/2020)
RR
Colorado
(3/16/1998)
RR
Florida
(8/26/2020)
RR
Georgia
(7/16/2025)
RR
Illinois
(1/19/1999)
RR
Indiana
(1/19/2005)
RR
Iowa
(3/16/1998)
IAR
Iowa
(6/9/2006)
RR
Kansas
(4/10/2003)
RR
Michigan
(3/16/1998)
RR
Minnesota
(1/20/1999)
RR
Missouri
(5/29/2008)
RR
Nebraska
(11/18/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(3/16/1998)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/24/2014)
RR
Oregon
(10/5/2007)
RR
Washington
(5/1/2000)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/6/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/6/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


NF
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Mailing Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Phone number
(319) 393-9541
Established
Iowa since 11/14/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
87

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A 33025 (3/26/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NFGI HOLDING CORPORATIONHOLDING CORPORATION
BENNETT, RICHARD SCOTTCEO - CFO858716
BJORSETH, ERIK JOHNCHIEF GROWTH OFFICER4404352
CAIRNEY, STEPHEN MICHAELPRESIDENT3085019
KROUSIE, TRACEY LYNNCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER4475482
REIGHARD-KEAN, VICKI LINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4238486

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,822
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,867,522,560

Disclosures


Arbitration1
Bond1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/26/2025
Cover Page
09/26/2024
11/22/2023
12/28/2022

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 44181Iowa City, IA 52240

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Ross Devalois

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Contact information


xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

Similar Advisors


Michael J Conlon
Michael ConlonAdvisorCheck Check Mark
WEALTH ADVISORS GROUP, LLC
IAR
Coralville, IA
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics