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John R. Nelson

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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CRD#: 2584314
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Professional summary


John Raymond Nelson, who also goes by John Raymond Nelson III, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY located in Santa Barbara, California.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John Raymond Nelson Iii

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.
Business Name: Youth & Family Services YMCA Investment Related: No Address: 105 E Carrillo Street Santa Barbara CA 93101 Nature of Business: Community/Charitable/Civic; Other Other/None of the Above Programs for at risk youth. Position, Title or Relationship: Director Start Date: 2/1/2012 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Provide business oversight for organizations management. Assist in fundraising from community.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 26, 2015 - Present

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

Office #1: 25 East Anapamu Street Second Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
RIA
CRD#: 121254
Santa Barbara, CA
Past

March 27, 2015 - April 2, 2018

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

August 29, 2013 - April 15, 2015

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 125112
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

August 28, 2013 - April 14, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

April 19, 2012 - March 4, 2013

HUB INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 150252
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

January 7, 2010 - March 4, 2013

HUB INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 150252
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

August 8, 2005 - August 28, 2013

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

May 2, 2005 - August 28, 2013

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

March 15, 2002 - May 2, 2005

BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40395
FOLSOM, CA
Past

May 9, 2000 - August 15, 2001

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past

April 18, 1995 - July 16, 1998

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
CARPINTERIA, 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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WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
401 (K) ADVISORS | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT, LLC | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY | SST BENEFITS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | NFP RETIREMENT INC. | NFP RETIREMENT | FIDUCIARYPATH | FIDUCIARY FIRST, LLC | ACCELERATE RETIREMENT | 403(B) ADVISORS | 401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS INC. | 401 (K) ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 121254 / SEC#: 801-66107

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2006 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(3/26/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/6/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY
401 (K) ADVISORS | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT, LLC | WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY | SST BENEFITS AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | NFP RETIREMENT INC. | NFP RETIREMENT | FIDUCIARYPATH | FIDUCIARY FIRST, LLC | ACCELERATE RETIREMENT | 403(B) ADVISORS | 401(K) INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS, INC. | 401(K) ADVISORS INC. | 401 (K) ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 121254 / SEC#: 801-66107

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2006 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 Vantis Suite 400, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 460-9898
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
240

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NFP RETIREMENT (11/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,394
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 118,031,461,765

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Company Information


WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

CRD#: 121254Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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