AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Advisor Search
Why AdvisorCheck

We're Here To Help

AdvisorCheck empowers you to find, evaluate, and monitor financial advisors with confidence and clarity.

Advisor Monitoring

Financial advisor's situations can change, sometimes without notice. AdvisorCheck's Monitoring tool helps you avoid surprises and stay on top of your financial health.

Firm Stability Insights

The stability of your financial advisor's firm has a significant impact in the security and quality of service you receive. Our tool provides historical data and key insights over time to help you make informed, confident decisions.

Pricing
For Advisors
BA

Bradley O. Ackerman

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS
Elkhorn, NE 68022
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2552096
BA

Professional summary

Bradley Owen Ackerman is a registered financial professional currently at NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Elkhorn, Nebraska.

Bradley is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Bradley has worked at 5 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Bradley Owen Ackerman's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

November 30, 2015 - Present

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022
BD
CRD#: 126159
Elkhorn, NE
Past

September 17, 2013 - October 29, 2015

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

December 11, 2007 - September 17, 2013

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 26, 2002 - April 10, 2007

GUGGENHEIM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40805
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

September 12, 2000 - July 11, 2002

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

October 27, 1994 - June 30, 2000

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 332
SAN MATEO, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Colorado
(11/30/2015)
RR
Florida
(11/30/2015)

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/3/2002
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/24/1994
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/22/2005
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

NL
NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
AQUARIUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | AQUARIUS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 126159 / SEC#: , 8-65857

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address
4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Mailing Address
4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Phone number
(855) 891-0091
Established
Nebraska since 12/31/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THE ULTIMUS GROUP MIDCO, LLCSOLE MEMBER
EVANS, GREGORY ASHTONFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL4850219
GUERETTE, KEVINPRESIDENT2960114
JAMES, DAVID KENNETHMANAGER6998721
PRESTON, STEPHEN LYNNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/AML OFFICER2217795
STRAIT, WILLIAM JOHNSECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL/MANAGER6123015

Disclosures

Regulatory Event1

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 126159Elkhorn, NE 68022

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Bradley Ackerman

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors

Byron O Smith
Byron SmithAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
OMAHA, NE
footer-logo
How We Help
Advisor Search
Find Advisors by State
Blog
Glossary
For Advisors
About Us
Help Center
Terms Of UsePrivacy PolicySubscription Policy
Help Center
AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2026 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.