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Kathleen A. Nilsson

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS
San Francisco, CA 94111
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CRD#: 2157633
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Professional summary

Kathleen Ann Nilsson, who also goes by Kathleen Ann Mclaughlin Cuenco, Kathleen Cuenco, Kathleen Ann Mclaughlin, Kathleen Mclaughlin Nilsson, Kathleen Ann Mclaughlin Nilsson, is a registered financial advisor currently at GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC located in San Francisco, California and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in San Francisco, California.

Kathleen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Kathleen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 3 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Kathleen Ann Mclaughlin Cuenco | Kathleen Cuenco | Kathleen Ann Mclaughlin | Kathleen Mclaughlin Nilsson | Kathleen Ann Mclaughlin Nilsson

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Kathleen Ann Nilsson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 2, 2025 - Present

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 50 California Street 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94111
RIA
CRD#: 146509
San Francisco, CA
Current

December 4, 2025 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 50 California St 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
San Francisco, CA
Past

December 12, 2018 - October 7, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
REDWOOD CITY, CA
Past

December 7, 2018 - October 6, 2025

GLOBAL RETIREMENT PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 172011
Arcata, CA
Past

March 26, 2014 - October 30, 2018

WINANS INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 107125
NOVATO, CA

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".
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GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS POINT RETIREMENT PLANNING | YANNI PARTNERS, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | RIVERS INVESTMENT GROUP | KUSSKE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT FIDUCIARY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GALLAGHER INVESTMENTS | GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC | FLAGSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS OF AMERICA

CRD#: 146509 / SEC#: 801-68868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2008 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.
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

IAR
California
(10/2/2025)
RR
California
(12/4/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/29/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/15/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 12/12/2018
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 11/16/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 6/19/1991
National Commodity Futures Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS POINT RETIREMENT PLANNING | YANNI PARTNERS, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | RIVERS INVESTMENT GROUP | KUSSKE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT FIDUCIARY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GALLAGHER INVESTMENTS | GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC | FLAGSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS OF AMERICA

CRD#: 146509 / SEC#: 801-68868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2008 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
2850 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 330-1011
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
221

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A FOR GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC FOR RETAIL CLIENTS (4/22/2025)
FORM ADV PART 2A FOR GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC FOR INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS (4/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts5,754
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 180,614,282,519

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Company Information

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 146509San Francisco, CA 94111

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