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Keith Ronan Nielsen

WATERLOO CAPITAL
WACO, TX
·CRD# 2814298·29 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Hap Nielsen

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Years of Experience

29 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WATERLOO CAPITAL·CRD# 133705
RIA
1512 Lake Air Drive Suite 110, Waco, TX 76710
September 19, 2023 - Present
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
Waco, TX
August 13, 2021 - September 18, 2023
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
BD
Waco, TX
August 13, 2021 - September 18, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
RIA
Waco, TX
November 1, 2017 - August 16, 2021
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
Waco, TX
November 1, 2017 - August 16, 2021
GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 18697
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Waco, TX
February 10, 2010 - November 1, 2017
GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 18697
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NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 46214
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NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 46214
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REGAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 123842
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February 12, 2007 - September 6, 2007
REGAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 7297
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January 3, 2007 - September 6, 2007
SAMCO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 30108
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Waco, TX
July 19, 2001 - December 31, 2006
SAMCO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 30108
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July 19, 2001 - December 31, 2006
SERVICE ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY·CRD# 47157
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UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
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April 17, 1998 - June 4, 2001
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
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St. Louis, MO
January 1, 1997 - April 22, 1998

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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 | BAY RIVERS GROUP WEALTH PARTNERS | AVELLIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 133705 / SEC#: 801-63975
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/11/2005 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

2801 Via Fortuna Suite 250, Austin, TX 78746

Phone Number

(512) 777-5900

# of Employees

64

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 28 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WATERLOO CAPITAL WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (7/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

7,306

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,261,124,371

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Other business activities

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(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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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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 | BAY RIVERS GROUP WEALTH PARTNERS | AVELLIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 133705 / SEC#: 801-63975
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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.
IAR
Texas
(9/19/2023)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1997About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1996About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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