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Mark J. Nelson

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CRD#: 2170893
MN

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.

Mark James Nelson, who also goes by Mark J Nelson, was a registered financial professional .

Mark is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Mark had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mark J 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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Experience


Past

November 18, 2004 - December 31, 2019

NELSON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 134462
LONG BEACH, CA
Past

September 29, 2004 - July 3, 2007

TERRA NOVA FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37761
LONG BEACH, CA
Past

June 23, 2003 - September 22, 2004

VANGUARD CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 22081
DEL MAR, CA
Past

July 25, 2002 - July 9, 2003

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
TORRANCE, CA
Past

December 4, 2000 - July 9, 2003

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 24, 2000 - December 11, 2000

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

August 26, 1998 - November 19, 1999

SUNPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25442
LONGVIEW, TX
Past

July 24, 1998 - August 21, 1998

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 10, 1997 - July 24, 1998

THE BOSTON GROUP

BD
CRD#: 37652
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 24, 1996 - December 12, 1996

JOSEPH CHARLES & ASSOC., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3949
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

March 22, 1996 - July 3, 1996

JOSEPH CHARLES & ASSOC., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3949
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 10, 1995 - March 14, 1996

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

June 7, 1995 - October 31, 1995

THE BOSTON GROUP

BD
CRD#: 37652
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

September 9, 1994 - May 24, 1995

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 31, 1993 - September 7, 1994

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 7, 1993 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 12, 1992 - January 25, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 26, 1992 - October 27, 1992

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 18, 1991 - February 5, 1992

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

November 18, 1991 - February 5, 1992

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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: 9/3/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


NI
NELSON INVESTMENT COMPANY
NELSON FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | NELSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | NELSON INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC | NELSON INVESTMENT COMPANY | NELSON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NELSON FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 134462 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
Aliso Viejo, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
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Company Information


NELSON INVESTMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 134462

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