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Thomas C. Nieves

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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CRD#: 2794262
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Professional summary


Thomas Carlos Nieves, AIF® is a registered financial professional currently at BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Thomas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Thomas has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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.
1. PREMIER COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL POSITION: Sr. Partner NATURE: DBA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/01/2003 ADDRESS: 21031 Ventura Blvd, Suite 700, Woodland Hills CA 91364, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA 2. PREMFIN INC. POSITION: CFO NATURE: run expenses and payroll for practice INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2016 ADDRESS: 21031 Ventura Blvd, Suite 700, Woodland Hills CA 91364, United States DESCRIPTION: run expenses and payroll for practice

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

November 7, 2025 - Present

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
RIA
BD
CRD#: 13609
Cedar Rapids, IA
Past

January 22, 2020 - November 10, 2025

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30833
West Palm Beach, FL
Past

January 17, 2020 - November 10, 2025

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
West Palm Beach, FL
Past

September 20, 2019 - January 17, 2020

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

March 18, 2011 - January 17, 2020

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

March 18, 2011 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

January 19, 2010 - December 1, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 1, 2004 - December 1, 2010

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

September 17, 2003 - January 1, 2004

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

December 15, 1997 - September 17, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

October 10, 1997 - September 17, 2003

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 10, 1997 - September 17, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".
BF
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY | MORAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & FLEISCHMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13609 / SEC#: 801-62277, 8-29426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/27/2003 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2003 Cancelled)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/2003 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
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.

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
(11/7/2025)
RR
Florida
(11/7/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/8/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BF
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY | MORAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & FLEISCHMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY INC. | BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13609 / SEC#: 801-62277, 8-29426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/27/2003 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2003 Cancelled)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/2/2003 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2003 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4201 42nd Street Ne Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Mailing Address
P. O. Box 11340, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-1340
Phone number
(319) 447-5700
Established
Iowa since 03/13/1974
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
100

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC ADV PART 2 (3/26/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BERTHEL FISHER & COMPANY100% OWNER
BERTHEL, THOMAS JOSEPHCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT823289
CHAPMAN, KIMBERLY KAREN EARLYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2527036
CHRISTOFFERSON, ANDREW JAMESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/PRESIDENT3248381
DAVENPORT, SHELLEY RAEVICE PRESIDENT LEGAL & REGULATORY MATTERS2131376
HOHN, JAMES RALPHVICE PRESIDENT/TECHNOLOGY5413776
MEEHAN, DANIEL GERARDVICE PRESIDENT RECRUITING2264556
MURPHY, RICHARD MAURICEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4893748
NOETHEN, BRITTANY MICHELLECHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER2610543
RUPP, BRIAN MICHAELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER6721718
SCHAUL, JOANNA MARIECHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER/SECRETARY4947759
SWARTZENDRUBER, PAIGE NICHOLECHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER4575768
WILCOX, RANDY AUSTINVICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE/OSJ MANAGER4346998

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,408
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 798,130,823

Disclosures


Regulatory Event27
Arbitration15
Bond1

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Company Information


BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13609Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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