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Brian C. Nelson

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES
Fort Worth, TX 76102
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CRD#: 2624093
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Professional summary


Brian Carl Nelson, who also goes by Brian C Nelson, Brian Nelson, Brian Carl Nelsonj, is a registered financial advisor currently at FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES located in Fort Worth, Texas and FROST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Fort Worth, Texas.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Brian has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brian C Nelson | Brian Nelson | Brian Carl Nelsonj

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.
BT2 RANCH; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; BUYING & SELLING FARM ANIMALS; OWNER; 1/1/1992 START DATE; <5% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS; NO HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Brian Carl Nelson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

January 26, 2022 - Present

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

Office #1: 640 Taylor St Ste 1000, Fort Worth, TX 76102
RIA
CRD#: 286129
Fort Worth, TX
Current

March 9, 2018 - Present

FROST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 640 Taylor St Ste 1000, Fort Worth, TX 76102
BD
CRD#: 17465
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

March 9, 2018 - December 31, 2021

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 286129
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

December 15, 2015 - March 1, 2018

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 281958
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

January 18, 2013 - December 15, 2015

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3641
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

January 18, 2013 - March 1, 2018

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3641
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

May 4, 2011 - June 22, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

May 4, 2011 - June 22, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

January 3, 2011 - March 25, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

January 3, 2011 - March 25, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

October 19, 2005 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

October 12, 2005 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

March 19, 2001 - May 2, 2001

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 28, 2001 - February 3, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

February 28, 2001 - February 3, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 4, 1999 - February 15, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 7, 1997 - September 23, 1998

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305
EDISON, NJ

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".
FI
FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES
FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES | FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 286129 / SEC#: 801-108754

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2017 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

RR
Arizona
(6/27/2018)
RR
California
(1/11/2024)
RR
Colorado
(10/19/2018)
RR
Florida
(1/11/2024)
RR
Idaho
(11/12/2025)
RR
Kansas
(4/19/2024)
RR
Maine
(11/6/2023)
RR
Montana
(11/6/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(10/19/2018)
RR
New York
(10/19/2018)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/19/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/25/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(10/19/2018)
RR
Texas
(3/9/2018)
IAR
Texas
(1/26/2022)
RR
Utah
(3/2/2022)
RR
Virginia
(1/11/2024)
RR
Washington
(7/6/2022)
RR
Wyoming
(1/11/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/29/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FI
FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES
FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES | FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 286129 / SEC#: 801-108754

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
111 West Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Mailing Address
Po Box 2538, San Antonio, TX 78299
Phone number
(210) 220-5000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
177

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIS FORM ADV PART 2A 2025 (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,179
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,976,654,932

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/10/2024
Cover Page
11/27/2023
12/21/2022

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Company Information


FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 286129Fort Worth, TX 76102

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