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David W. Nelson

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CRD#: 1502057
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

David William Nelson, who also goes by Dave Nelson, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. David had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dave Nelson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 1, 2013 - February 5, 2013

CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105758
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

February 22, 2011 - April 9, 2020

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19850
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

October 29, 2007 - May 1, 2009

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

March 14, 2006 - October 19, 2007

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107900
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 27, 2006 - October 19, 2007

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 5, 2002 - November 4, 2005

AIM PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 109264
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 5, 2002 - November 4, 2005

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 26, 2000 - January 16, 2001

GPC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14007
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 18, 1997 - November 22, 1999

COMPULIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21543
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

April 13, 1992 - November 22, 1999

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 13, 1990 - December 31, 1992

PLANNED INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 5066
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 19, 1989 - December 7, 1989

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

November 3, 1988 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

May 31, 1988 - November 3, 1988

CHRISTOPHER WEIL & COMPANY, INC

BD
CRD#: 6566
Past

April 15, 1987 - May 27, 1988

INTERCAP FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15420
Past

November 12, 1986 - February 18, 1987

IFR SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10976

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CA
CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC
CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC | CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | CALAMOS ARISTA PARTNERS

CRD#: 105758 / SEC#: 801-29688

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/1987 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/30/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/12/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 12/12/2022
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/12/2022
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


CA
CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC
CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC | CALAMOS ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | CALAMOS ARISTA PARTNERS

CRD#: 105758 / SEC#: 801-29688

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/1987 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL 60563-2787
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 245-7200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
257

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,662
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 38,184,222,669

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Company Information


CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 105758

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