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Chad L. Nielsen

GATEWAY FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNING
POCATELLO, ID
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CRD#: 3220184
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Chad Ludvig NielsenGATEWAY FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNING

Professional summary


Chad Ludvig Nielsen, who also goes by Chad L. Nielsen, Chad Nielsen, is a registered financial advisor currently at GATEWAY FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNING, INC. located in Pocatello, Idaho.

Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Chad has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance


Always Fiduciary

Aliases


Chad L. Nielsen | Chad Nielsen

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 7, 2007 - Present

GATEWAY FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNING, INC.

Office #2: 14900 Interurban Ave. So Suite 271, Seattle, WA 98168
RIA
CRD#: 144741
POCATELLO, ID
Past

January 31, 2005 - December 31, 2006

REGENT CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 126881
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

September 26, 2000 - October 8, 2004

CAMDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 19925
KELLER, TX
Past

April 30, 1999 - June 23, 2000

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA

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
Arizona
(10/9/2019)
IAR
California
(10/25/2022)
IAR
Florida
(4/11/2025)
IAR
Idaho
(11/7/2007)
IAR
Indiana
(3/18/2025)
IAR
Maryland
(7/1/2025)
IAR
Nevada
(1/10/2023)
IAR
New York
(4/11/2025)
IAR
Oregon
(1/5/2022)
IAR
Texas
(3/11/2021)
IAR
Utah
(10/30/2008)
IAR
Virginia
(8/12/2025)
IAR
Washington
(5/17/2021)
IAR
Wyoming
(1/5/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/19/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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GATEWAY FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNING, INC.
GATEWAY FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 144741 / SEC#:

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/9/2019 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2022 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2025 Approved)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2007 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2025 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2025 Approved)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2023 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2025 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2022 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2021 Conditional Restricted)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/29/2008 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2025 Approved)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2021 Approved)
Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2026 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Pocatello, ID
Mailing Address
Phone number
(208) 233-4182
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


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Company Information


GATEWAY FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 144741Pocatello, ID

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