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Gregory B. Nelson
STAR CAPITAL
EDINA, MN 55435
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CRD#: 3019785
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Professional summary
Gregory Brian Nelson, CFP®, who also goes by Greg Nelson, is a registered financial advisor currently at STAR CAPITAL INC. located in Edina, Minnesota and STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC. located in Rochester, Minnesota.
Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Gregory has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Greg Nelson
Other business activities
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1)GREG NELSON; SOLE PROPRIETOR; INSURANCE:LIFE/HEALTH & FIXED ANNUITIES; 100% OWNERSHIP; 10% TIME SPENT; 5% COMP; OFFICER; INSURANCE SALES; INDEFINITE 2)STRATEGIC TAX & RETIREMENT DBA; DBA NAME ONLY; 100% OWNERSHIP; 67% TIME SPENT; 80% COMP; OFFICER, FINANCIAL PLANNING INDEFINITE 3)STATEGIC RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS; STRATEGIC TAX & RETIREMENT; DBA NAME ONLY; 100% OWNERSHIP; 3% TIME SPENT; 5% COMP; OFFICER GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPERVISION, TAX PREPARER; INDEFINITE 4)STRATEGIC RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS; STAR CAPITAL INC.; CORP; I-RIA; 100% OWNERSHIP; 10% TIME SPENT; 10% COMP; OFFICER-FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES; INDEFINITE 5)Business Entity: Star Capital; Business Activity: RIA; Duties of position: IAR-Financial Advising; Title: IAR; Approx. # of hours per month spent on activity: 10; Approx. # of hours spent during trading hours: 10 6) My Life Guys; Owner; Insurance Agent; Insurance Agency; Approximate Hours Spent On Activity Per Month: 20 Approximate Hours Spent On Activity Per Month During Trading Hours: 10 7) Legacy Service Group; Holding Company; Co-President; Start Date: 7.1.18; Approx Hours Spent On Activity Per Month: 5; Approx Hours Spent On Activity Per Month During Trading Hours: 8) Strategic Tax & Retirement; Insurance (Athene Contract through STAR Capital; Owner; Approx hours spent on activity per month: 10; Approx number of hours spent on activity per month during trading hours: 7; 9) Business Activity: Registered Investment Advisory Firm; Business Entity: Strategic Asset Management; Title: Owner; Duties: Operations and training; Approx. # of hours per month spent on activity: 30-40; Approx. # of hours spent during trading hours: 10-15 10) STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 2434 SUPERIOR DRIVE NW, STE. 101, ROCHESTER, MN 55901; REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR; OWNER AND PRESIDENT; INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; 02/2023; APPROX. 120 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING AND NON-TRADING HOURS; OWNER AND PRESIDENT OVERSEEING ALL ASPECTS OF THE BUSINESS. 11) Strategic Tax Inc., Co-owner, Non Investment Related, 2434 Superior Dr. NW #101 Rochester MN 55901, 40% owner of tax prep business, involved in management decisions, Partial Management, Start date: 2009-02-01, Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 0, Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 5, Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 10. 12) Peak Brokerage Services; Registered Representative; Investment Related; 1070 East Indiantown RD #208 Jupiter FL 33477; Buy, sell, and manage my clients investment brokerage accounts and variable annuities. ; Start date with business: 2015-10-01; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 15; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 5; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 8; Website address for the organization: www.peakbrokerageservices.com. 13) My Life Guys; Owner; Investment related; 2434 Superior Dr. NW Rochester mn 55901 United States; Insurance Agency; Process fixed annuity and non-variable life insurance policies ; Start date: 2017-11-10; Approximate Hours Spent On Activity Per Month During Trading Hours: 10; Approximate Hours Spent On Activity Per Month outside trading hours: 5; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 10. 14) Strategic Asset Management; Owner; Investment Related; 2434 Superior Dr. NW #101 Rochester MN 55901; Primary owner of a small RIA with 7 other registered persons; Oversee the operations of the RIA; Start date with business: 2000-11-01; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 10; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 5; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 7; Website address for the organization: www.strategicassetmgt.com.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2007
Experience
Current
July 1, 2014 - Present
STAR CAPITAL INC.
Office #1: 200 Southdale Center, Edina, MN 55435RIA
CRD#: 171057
EDINA, MN
Current
February 6, 2023 - Present
STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC.
Office #1: 2434 Superior Drive Nw Suite 101, Rochester, MN 55901RIA
CRD#: 306384
Rochester, MN
Current
October 8, 2015 - Present
PEAK BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2434 Superior Dr Nw Suite 101, Rochester, MN 55901BD
CRD#: 157045
Rochester, MN
Past
February 21, 2013 - October 8, 2015
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 46214
ROCHESTER, MN
Past
February 5, 2009 - October 8, 2015
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 46214
ROCHESTER, MN
Past
November 17, 2000 - July 3, 2006
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
November 17, 2000 - February 9, 2009
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
ROCHESTER, MN
Past
May 25, 2000 - September 6, 2000
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
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".
SC
STAR CAPITAL INC.
RIDGELINE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | STRATEGIC RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | STAR CAPITAL INC.
CRD#: 171057 / SEC#: 801-128552
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2023 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2023 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2023 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)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(10/8/2015)
RR
Georgia(7/22/2025)
RR
Iowa(10/8/2015)
IAR
Minnesota(7/1/2014)
RR
Minnesota(10/8/2015)
RR
Nebraska(10/8/2015)
RR
Ohio(7/23/2025)
RR
Texas(1/2/2019)
IAR
Texas(2/17/2022)
RR
Wisconsin(10/8/2015)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SC
STAR CAPITAL INC.
RIDGELINE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | STRATEGIC RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | STAR CAPITAL INC.
CRD#: 171057 / SEC#: 801-128552
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2023 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2023 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2023 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2023 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
200 Southdale Center, Edina, MN 55435
Mailing Address
Phone number
(651) 444-1116
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6
SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,572 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 143,466,937 |
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