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William Edward Shepard

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
·CRD# 1193984·43 years experience

Professional Summary

William Edward Shepard, who also goes by Bill Shepard, William Shepard, is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. William has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Bill Shepard, William Shepard

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Years of Experience

43 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 44181
RIA
BD
373 Collins Rd. Ne Suite 214, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
February 9, 2005 - Present
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 44181
RIA
BD
373 Collins Rd. Ne Suite 214, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
April 16, 2004 - Present
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
RIA
Cedar Rapids, IA
May 21, 2002 - April 19, 2004
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
BD
San Francisco, CA
April 30, 2002 - April 19, 2004
SECURITIES CORPORATION OF IOWA·CRD# 6945
BD
Cedar Rapids, IA
September 25, 1985 - April 30, 2002
G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.·CRD# 173
BD
June 14, 1984 - September 21, 1984
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES·CRD# 4039
BD
October 3, 1983 - April 9, 1984
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 6627
BD
October 3, 1983 - April 9, 1984

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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)

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

94

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 44 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 44 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A 33025 (3/18/2026)

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 Accounts

10,535

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,771,466,316

Disclosures

Arbitration

1

Bond

1

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/28/2026Cover PageReport
11/26/2025Cover PageReport
09/26/2024Cover PageReport
11/22/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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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.

PLATINUM ADVISORY GROUP. 373 COLLINS RD. NE, SUITE 214. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402. IS INVESTMENT RELATED. NATURE OF BUSINESS IS INSURANCE SALES. POSITION IS AGENT. STARTED 4/14/04. SPEND MINIMAL TIME ON THIS BUSINESS. OCCASIONALLY RECEIVE COMMISSION ON INSURANCE RELATED ACTIVITIES FROM 3RD PARTIES // SHEP-AIR. 3939 GREYSTONE DR. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52411. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. NATURE OF BUSINESS IS FLYING SERVICE. POSITION IS PILOT. STARTED 9/25/07. APPROX 1 HR/MONTH ON THIS BUSINESS. OWN AND OPERATE AIRPLANE. EXPECT LESS THAN 5 CUSTOMERS/YEAR// New Leader Manufacturing. 1330 76TH AVE SW CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52504. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. NATURE OF BUSINESS IS MANUFACTURER OF MUNICIPAL/AGRICULTURAL SPREADERS. POSITION IS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER. STARTED 3/16/18. APPROX 5 HRS/MONTH ON BUSINESS, NONE DURING SECURITY TRADING HRS. DUTIES ARE TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN BOARD MEETINGS. /// SHEPARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 3939 GREYSTONE DR. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52411. IS INVESTMENT RELATED. NATURE OF BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT SALES THROUGH NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP. POSITION IS PRESIDENT. STARTED 3/15/2004. APPROX 160 HRS/MONTH SPENT ON BUSINESS WITH 140 DURING SECURITY TRADING HRS. DUTIES ARE INVESTMENT SALES AND SERVICE. // MMSW HOLDINGS, INC. 427 1ST ST. SE, SUITE 100 CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52401. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. NATURE OF BUSINESS IS AIRPLANE FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP AND AIRPLANE LEASING. POSITOIN IS OWNER. START DATE 7/20/22. APPROX 1 HOUR/MONTH SPENT ON BUSINESS , NONE DURING SECUROTY TRADING HOURS. DUTIES ARE MANAGING MAINTENANCE AND LEASING OF AN AIRCRAFT SHEPJET LLC. 3939 GREYSTONE DR. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52411. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. NATURE OF BUSINESS IS AIR TRANSPORTATION. POSITION IS MANAGING MEMBER. STARTED 10/17/25. APPROX 5HR/MONTH, 1HR DURING TRADING HOURS. DUTIES ARE TO MOVE MONEY FOR PURCHASES & ADDITIONAL CAPITAL CALLS.

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(5/5/2004)
RR
Arkansas
(9/27/2019)
RR
California
(4/29/2004)
RR
Colorado
(10/5/2004)
RR
Florida
(5/5/2004)
RR
Georgia
(3/13/2018)
RR
Illinois
(4/29/2004)
RR
Iowa
(4/16/2004)
IAR
Iowa
(2/9/2005)
RR
Kansas
(5/7/2004)
RR
Maryland
(5/7/2004)
RR
Michigan
(12/1/2005)
RR
Minnesota
(5/5/2004)
RR
Missouri
(1/21/2010)
RR
Nebraska
(10/14/2004)
RR
New Mexico
(4/30/2004)
RR
New York
(3/23/2012)
RR
North Carolina
(5/17/2004)
RR
Ohio
(10/24/2013)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/30/2004)
RR
Oregon
(11/15/2010)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/8/2011)
RR
South Carolina
(11/3/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(9/25/2019)
RR
Texas
(7/7/2005)
RR
Virginia
(11/22/2004)
RR
Washington
(8/9/2004)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/7/2004)
RR
Wyoming
(6/2/2017)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2002About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1985About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Dec 1985About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1985About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1983About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 2004About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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