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Harris Scott Nydick

Harris S. Nydick

CFS INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | Managing Member
Totowa, NJ 07512
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CRD#: 1346496
Harris Scott Nydick

Professional summary


Harris Scott Nydick, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CFS INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES LLC located in Totowa, New Jersey.

Harris is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Harris has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Biography


We develop conservative wealth strategies designed to help you create and maintain the lifestyle you deserve.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Executive services/Equity comp...
Trust & estate planning
Insurance
Philanthropic services
Trading individual securities
Institutional consulting
Financial planning
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
250K
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.
1)INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. 2)JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF METROWEST NJ, 90 RTE EAST, WHIPPANY, NJ, SINCE 9/1998 AS A BOARD MEMBER. NIR - DEVOTES 10 HR/MO - 5 HR/TRADING. 3) ADULT SCHOOL OF MONTCLAIR, 100 CHESTNUT ST., MONTCLAIR, NJ, INSTRUCTOR SINCE 03/21/11. NIR - WORKS 2 HR/YR - NONE DURING TRADING 4)FI360; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 10 EMERSON LANE STE 801 BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017; INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE MEMBER; COMMITTEE MEMBER; BEGAN 12/18/14; 5 HOURS/MONTH, NONE DURING TRADING HOURS; WILL BE SERVING A TWO YEAR TERM ON THE EXTERNAL REVIEW COMMITTEE FOR FI360. I WILL BE ON A 5-7 PERSON COMMITTEE WHOSE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO: 1. HEAR APPEALS FROM CANDIDATES OF THE AIF(R), AIFA(R) OR PPC(R) CREDENTIAL WHOSE APPLICATIONS ARE DENIED; 2. HEAR APPEALS FROM CURRENT DESIGNEES WHO MAY BE IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION AND CONDUCT STANDARDS; 3. REVIEW COMPLAINTS BROUGHT FORTH AGAINST CREDENTIAL HOLDERS 5)CFSIAS, LLC, 97 LACKAWANNA AVE, STE 101, TOTOWA, NJ. BEGAN 6/2005 AS MANAGING MEMBER OF OFFICE THAT CONDO THAT MY RIA AND B/D BRANCH ARE IN. DEVOTES 1 HR/WK-NONE DURING TRADING. 6)AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION, 39 BROADWAY, STE 2700, NEW YORK, NY. BEGAN 4/2013 AS COMMITTEE MEMBER. DEVOTES 2 HR/MO- NONE DURING TRADING. NON-PROFIT. 7) CFS Investment Advisory Services, LLC, 97 Lackawanna Avenue Suite 101, Totowa, NJ 07512. 9/6/2017. CO Author of Book/managing member. Investment related, 2/weekly, 0/trading 8) CFSIAS II, LLC, 97 LACKAWANNA AVE, STE 101, TOTOWA, NJ 07512. BEGAN 1/2020 AS MANAGING MEMBER FOR REAL ESTATE WHERE BUSINESS IS LOCATED. DEVOTES 1 HR/WK-NONE DURING TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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: 1989

Education


Business, Communications

1980 - 1984

Experience


Current

October 11, 2004 - Present

CFS INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 97 Lackawanna Avenue Suite 101, Totowa, NJ 07512
RIA
CRD#: 106577
Totowa, NJ
Past

February 1, 2005 - December 31, 2017

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
TOTOWA, NJ
Past

August 1, 2003 - February 4, 2005

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 15, 1993 - August 1, 2003

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 16, 1986 - August 26, 1993

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4882
Past

March 19, 1985 - September 22, 1986

J. ROBBINS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13084

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".
CI
CFS INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
CFS COMMON FINANCIAL SENSE | CFS INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 106577 / SEC#: 801-45064

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/28/1993 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
New Jersey
(10/11/2004)
IAR
New York
(9/15/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/15/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 8/25/2006
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CI
CFS INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
CFS COMMON FINANCIAL SENSE | CFS INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 106577 / SEC#: 801-45064

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/28/1993 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
97 Lackawanna Avenue Suite 101, Totowa, NJ 07512
Mailing Address
Phone number
(973) 826-8800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
16

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,383
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,376,592,617

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Company Information


CFS INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

Managing MemberCRD#: 106577Totowa, NJ 07512

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