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Van M. Schaffer
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP
Lawrence, KS 66049
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CRD#: 2471974
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Professional summary
Van Michael Schaffer is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Lawrence, Kansas.
Van is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Van has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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STARTER FOR TRACK AND FIELD MEETS. STARTS MARCH 2013. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 3310 MESA WAY, STE. 101. LAWRENCE, KS 66049. BUSINESS IS JR/SR HIGH TRACK MEETS. POSITION IS INDEPENDENT TRACK STARTER. APPROX 20 HRS/MONTH. MINIMAL DURING SECURITY TRADING HRS. DUTIES ARE TO START TRACK MEETS// Fifteen:22 Financial Partners. 3310 Mesa Way, Ste. 101 Lawrence, KS 66049. Is investment related. Nature of business is Investment Services. Position is Partner. Started 1-1-17. Approx 160 hrs/month spent on business, all during security trading hrs. Duties are as a Registered Representative. // Dragon Enterprises. Is investment related. 3409 Trail Rd. Lawrence, KS 66049. Nature of business is personal LLC for business expenses. Position is owner. Start date is 06-10-2025. Approx 0 hrs/month spent on business. Approx 0 hrs/month spent on business during security trading hours. Duties include owner of LLC.//
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 13, 2015 - Present
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 3310 Mesa Way Suite 101, Lawrence, KS 66049RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Lawrence, KS
Current
August 13, 2010 - Present
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 3310 Mesa Way Suite 101, Lawrence, KS 66049RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Lawrence, KS
Past
January 15, 1996 - August 16, 2010
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13609
LAWRENCE, KS
Past
March 21, 1995 - February 9, 1996
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past
March 21, 1995 - February 9, 1996
AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 1075
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past
August 26, 1994 - December 14, 1994
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
August 26, 1994 - December 14, 1994
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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NF
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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
California(6/25/2019)
RR
Colorado(8/13/2010)
RR
District of Columbia(8/9/2024)
RR
Florida(8/13/2010)
RR
Kansas(8/13/2010)
IAR
Kansas(2/13/2015)
RR
Mississippi(8/13/2010)
RR
Missouri(8/13/2010)
RR
Nevada(11/18/2010)
RR
New York(3/22/2019)
RR
South Carolina(7/3/2025)
RR
Washington(4/23/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
NF
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Mailing Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Phone number
(319) 393-9541
Established
Iowa since 11/14/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
87
SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 9,822 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,867,522,560 |
Disclosures
| Arbitration | 1 |
| Bond | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | ||
| 09/26/2024 | ||
| 11/22/2023 | ||
| 12/28/2022 |
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