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Brian C. Nelson

JEMMA FINANCIAL SERVICES
Baltimore, MD 21286
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CRD#: 1609723
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Professional summary


Brian Carl Nelson is a registered financial advisor currently at JEMMA FINANCIAL SERVICES located in Baltimore, Maryland and THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC. located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Brian has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


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) HARBORSIDE SALES GROUP, BALTIMORE, MD, INVESTMENT RELATED-PRIVATE LABEL SALES AND MARKETING SERVICES, START DATE 02/2004, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, OVERSEE ALL SALES AND MARKETING FUNCTIONS, 200 HOURS PER MONTH WITH 130 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. 2) JEMMA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC, BALTIMORE, MD, INVESTMENT RELATED-RIA, STOCKHOLDER, START DATE 6/6/2016, PROVIDE STRATEGIC MARKETS AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT, 50 HOURS PER MONTH WITH 25 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. 3) CROMWELL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, ADVISOR TO MUTUAL FUNDS, BALTIMORE, MD, START DATE 05/01/2021, PRESIDENT, Cromwell Investment Advisors, LLC is the advisory entity to provide services to mutual funds/ETFs that will be in Total Fund Solution, a new series trust formed in conjunction with US Bank, 60 HRS/MO 4) Foreside Fund Services, LLC; Investment-Related; Baltimore, MD; Broker Dealer; Registered Representative; 10/2018; 68.5 hrs/mo; during securities trading hours; Duties are administrative and management in nature. FFS is for supervisory duties for Harborside. 5) Total Fund Solutions, Board Position; Treasurer. Does not have check writing ability, does not have control over investments. Provides Financial statements for the Board. Not investment related and not during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 23, 2024 - Present

JEMMA FINANCIAL SERVICES

Office #1: 810 Gleneagles Court Suite 109, Baltimore, MD 21286
RIA
CRD#: 284198
Baltimore, MD
Current

July 25, 2022 - Present

THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.

Office #1: 810 Gleneagles Court Suite 106, Baltimore, MD 21286Office #2: 4251 Kipling Street Suite 580, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033Office #3: 9000 Keystone Crossing Suite 700, Indianapolis, IN 46240
BD
CRD#: 8478
Baltimore, MD
Past

October 8, 2018 - July 26, 2022

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Baltimore, MD
Past

May 26, 2014 - June 5, 2018

EULAV SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 156396
Baltimore, MD
Past

June 23, 2009 - December 31, 2013

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

November 22, 2006 - August 1, 2008

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

October 27, 2004 - November 15, 2006

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130745
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

July 18, 2003 - March 2, 2004

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA
Past

April 8, 2002 - May 3, 2002

INCAP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25401
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

January 13, 2001 - January 28, 2002

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 1, 1997 - January 13, 2001

DB ALEX. BROWN LLC

BD
CRD#: 17790
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

November 5, 1990 - September 1, 1997

ALEX. BROWN & SONS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 20

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".
JF
JEMMA FINANCIAL SERVICES
FOUNDRY WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | JEMMA INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | JEMMA FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 284198 / SEC#: 801-126937

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2022 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2022 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2019 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2022 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/18/2023 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2022 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/23/2023 Terminated)

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
Alabama
(5/31/2023)
RR
Alaska
(5/31/2023)
RR
Arizona
(5/31/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(5/31/2023)
RR
California
(5/31/2023)
RR
Colorado
(5/31/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(5/31/2023)
RR
Delaware
(7/25/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(7/25/2022)
RR
Florida
(7/25/2022)
RR
Georgia
(5/31/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(5/31/2023)
RR
Idaho
(5/31/2023)
RR
Illinois
(5/31/2023)
RR
Indiana
(5/31/2023)
RR
Iowa
(5/31/2023)
RR
Kansas
(5/31/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(5/31/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(5/31/2023)
RR
Maine
(5/31/2023)
RR
Maryland
(7/25/2022)
IAR
Maryland
(12/23/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/31/2023)
RR
Michigan
(5/31/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(5/31/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(5/31/2023)
RR
Missouri
(5/31/2023)
RR
Montana
(5/31/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(5/31/2023)
RR
Nevada
(5/31/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/31/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(7/25/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(5/31/2023)
RR
New York
(5/31/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(5/31/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(5/31/2023)
RR
Ohio
(5/31/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/31/2023)
RR
Oregon
(5/31/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/25/2022)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/31/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(5/31/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(5/31/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(5/31/2023)
RR
Texas
(5/31/2023)
RR
Utah
(5/31/2023)
RR
Vermont
(5/31/2023)
RR
Virginia
(7/25/2022)
RR
Washington
(5/31/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(7/25/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/31/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(5/31/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/23/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


JF
JEMMA FINANCIAL SERVICES
FOUNDRY WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | JEMMA INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | JEMMA FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 284198 / SEC#: 801-126937

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2022 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2022 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2019 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2022 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/18/2023 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2022 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/23/2023 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
810 Gleneagles Court Suite 109, Baltimore, MD 21286
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 662-2121
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JEMMA ADV PART 2A 2024 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts589
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 145,940,068

Red Flags


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Company Information


JEMMA FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 284198Baltimore, MD 21286

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