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Seward A. Linton

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP
Littleton, CO 80120
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CRD#: 1076463
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Professional summary


Seward Anderson Linton JR, who also goes by Andy Linton, Seward Anderson Linton, is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Littleton, Colorado.

Seward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Seward has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 15, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Andy Linton | Seward Anderson Linton

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 17, 2020 - Present

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 5656 S Sycamore St, Littleton, CO 80120
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Littleton, CO
Current

July 17, 2020 - Present

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 5656 S Sycamore St, Littleton, CO 80120
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Littleton, CO
Past

September 13, 2013 - July 20, 2020

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

September 13, 2013 - July 20, 2020

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

January 1, 2008 - September 13, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
DENVER, CO
Past

January 1, 2008 - September 13, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
DENVER, CO
Past

August 11, 2006 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
DENVER, CO
Past

August 11, 2006 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
DENVER, CO
Past

June 8, 2001 - August 24, 2006

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
DENVER, CO
Past

May 18, 2001 - August 24, 2006

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
DENVER, CO
Past

June 5, 1995 - June 4, 2001

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 24, 1992 - July 5, 1995

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 3, 1988 - May 8, 1992

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
Past

March 10, 1986 - March 23, 1988

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
Past

December 27, 1982 - May 8, 1992

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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
(7/17/2020)
RR
California
(7/20/2020)
RR
Colorado
(7/17/2020)
IAR
Colorado
(7/17/2020)
RR
Kansas
(1/24/2023)
RR
Michigan
(7/17/2020)
RR
Montana
(7/17/2020)
RR
Nevada
(3/22/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(7/17/2020)
RR
Oregon
(7/17/2020)
RR
Texas
(7/17/2020)
IAR
Texas
(2/22/2023)
RR
Washington
(7/17/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/27/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 8/12/1985
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/22/1982
National Commodity Futures Examination
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)
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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)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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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
09/26/2024
11/22/2023

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Company Information


NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 44181Littleton, CO 80120

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