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Buddy L. Nidey

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CRD#: 2132809
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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.

Buddy Lee Nidey, who also goes by Bud Nidey, was a registered financial professional .

Buddy is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Buddy had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bud Nidey

Other business activities


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LIFE, HEALTH SALES 10% AGENT ANNUITY SALES 75% AGENT CPA PRACTICE 15% PRESIDENT, BLN ACCOUNTING AND REITIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC TAX PREPARATION AND STRATEGIES

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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

June 12, 2015 - December 31, 2023

SHANKLAND FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 139562
Plainfield, IL
Past

May 3, 1993 - October 10, 1994

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
Past

August 1, 1991 - May 27, 1993

FOUNTAINHEAD FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19990
Past

March 28, 1991 - July 15, 1991

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
Past

March 28, 1991 - July 15, 1991

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

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".
SF
SHANKLAND FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
SHANKLAND FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 139562 / SEC#: 801-130545

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/2025 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2025 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2025 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2025 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2025 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2025 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2025 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2025 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/2/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SF
SHANKLAND FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
SHANKLAND FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 139562 / SEC#: 801-130545

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/2025 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/21/2025 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2025 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2025 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2025 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2025 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2025 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/22/2025 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Flat Rock, NC
Mailing Address
Phone number
(217) 494-0439
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A & 2B 08/2025 (8/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts553
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 97,686,160

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Company Information


SHANKLAND FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 139562

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