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Eric Scott Nelson

Eric S. Nelson

ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
New York, NY 10022
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CRD#: 1558052
Eric Scott Nelson

Professional summary


Eric Scott Nelson, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in New York, New York.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Eric has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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: 2003

Experience


Current

April 20, 2022 - Present

ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 445 Park Avenue 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022
RIA
CRD#: 110130
New York, NY
Past

May 8, 2018 - April 19, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
SHELTON, CT
Past

May 3, 2018 - April 19, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
SHELTON, CT
Past

June 4, 2007 - February 29, 2016

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

August 17, 2000 - January 1, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 29, 2000 - February 29, 2016

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

November 18, 1986 - October 8, 1998

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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".
ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ALTFEST L J & CO INC | L.J. ALTFEST & CO., INC. | ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 110130 / SEC#: 801-18320

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/2/1983 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
Connecticut
(5/16/2024)
IAR
New York
(4/20/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/21/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/19/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ALTFEST L J & CO INC | L.J. ALTFEST & CO., INC. | ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 110130 / SEC#: 801-18320

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/2/1983 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
445 Park Avenue 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 406-0850
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
42

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT AMENDED FORM ADV, PART 2A. (2/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,191
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,622,512,064

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/24/2024
Cover Page
01/26/2024
01/11/2023
10/21/2022

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Company Information


ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

ALTFEST PERSONAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 110130New York, NY 10022

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