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Keith R. Nielsen

WATERLOO CAPITAL
WACO, TX 76710
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CRD#: 2814298
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Professional summary


Keith Ronan Nielsen, who also goes by Hap Nielsen, is a registered financial advisor currently at WATERLOO CAPITAL located in Waco, Texas.

Keith is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Keith has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Hap Nielsen

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) PETE SESSION FOR CONGRESS POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Volunteer INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 06/01/2021 ADDRESS: 1512 Lake Air Dr., Ste. 110, Waco TX 76710, United States DESCRIPTION: Political committee to consult candidate, members on outreach, discuss allocation of campaign funds (2) HAP NIELSEN INVESTMENTS POSITION: Officer/Director NATURE: DBA Name for Marketing Purposes Only INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 140 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 05/21/2011 ADDRESS: 1512 Lake Air Dr., Ste. 110, Waco TX 76710, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA used for advisory business (3) Hap Nielsen Group POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 02/12/1997 ADDRESS: 1512 Lake Air Dr., Ste. 110, Waco TX 76710, United States DESCRIPTION: Insurance Agent (4) ACTS of the Holy Spirit Core Member Assist in planning church retreats Since 09/2023 Not Investment Related

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Keith Ronan Nielsen'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

September 19, 2023 - Present

WATERLOO CAPITAL

Office #1: 1512 Lake Air Drive Suite 110, Waco, TX 76710
RIA
CRD#: 133705
WACO, TX
Past

August 13, 2021 - September 18, 2023

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
WACO, TX
Past

August 13, 2021 - September 18, 2023

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
WACO, TX
Past

November 1, 2017 - August 16, 2021

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
WACO, TX
Past

November 1, 2017 - August 16, 2021

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
WACO, TX
Past

February 10, 2010 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18697
WACO, TX
Past

January 4, 2010 - November 1, 2017

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
WACO, TX
Past

August 13, 2007 - December 31, 2009

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
WACO, TX
Past

August 13, 2007 - December 31, 2009

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
WACO, TX
Past

February 12, 2007 - September 6, 2007

REGAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123842
GLENVIEW, IL
Past

January 3, 2007 - September 6, 2007

REGAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7297
WACO, TX
Past

July 19, 2001 - December 31, 2006

SAMCO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30108
WACO, TX
Past

July 19, 2001 - December 31, 2006

SAMCO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30108
WACO, TX
Past

May 21, 2001 - August 3, 2001

SERVICE ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 47157
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 17, 1998 - June 4, 2001

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

January 1, 1997 - April 22, 1998

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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".
WATERLOO CAPITAL
WATERLOO CAPITAL
AMG WEALTH ADVISORS | WATERLOO CAPITAL, L.P. | WATERLOO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | WATERLOO CAPITAL | VIRTUS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEAM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | STRATEGIC CAPITAL | PLANNINGWORKS, INC. | MARKET STREET CAPITAL | LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL | LIBERTY PARK | IRONCLAD STRATEGIES | HAP NIELSEN INVESTMENTS | ELEMENT RETIREMENT & INVESTMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC | EBERLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 133705 / SEC#: 801-63975

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2005 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(9/19/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/2/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WATERLOO CAPITAL
WATERLOO CAPITAL
AMG WEALTH ADVISORS | WATERLOO CAPITAL, L.P. | WATERLOO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | WATERLOO CAPITAL | VIRTUS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEAM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | STRATEGIC CAPITAL | PLANNINGWORKS, INC. | MARKET STREET CAPITAL | LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL | LIBERTY PARK | IRONCLAD STRATEGIES | HAP NIELSEN INVESTMENTS | ELEMENT RETIREMENT & INVESTMENT CONSULTANTS, LLC | EBERLY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 133705 / SEC#: 801-63975

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2801 Via Fortuna Suite 250, Austin, TX 78746
Mailing Address
Phone number
(512) 777-5900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
54

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WATERLOO CAPITAL WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (7/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,775
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,686,618,820

Red Flags


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Company Information


WATERLOO CAPITAL

WATERLOO CAPITAL

CRD#: 133705Waco, TX 76710

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