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Scott D. Nelson

FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS
Newburyport, MA 01950
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CRD#: 3237837
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Professional summary

Scott David Nelson, who also goes by Scott D Nelson, is a registered financial advisor currently at FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC located in Newburyport, Massachusetts and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Scott has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Scott D Nelson

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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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®
None

Experience

Current

September 17, 2025 - Present

FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 40r Merrimac St Suite 201 East, Newburyport, MA 01950
RIA
CRD#: 155733
Newburyport, MA
Current

February 17, 2006 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 346 Commercial St, Boston, MA 02109Office #2: 40r Merrimac St.ste 201 East, Newburyport, MA 01950
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 2, 2026 - April 6, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA
Past

February 17, 2006 - December 17, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA
Past

January 31, 2000 - February 17, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
EAST HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 26, 2000 - February 17, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 26, 2000 - February 17, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 24, 1999 - January 3, 2000

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE

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".
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FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC
3MERITUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRESTLEBRIDGE CAPITAL | TINKHAM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THRIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES | THORNE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEVLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHEPARD FINANCIAL | SEASHORE FINANCIAL | SCHRUMM FINANCIAL | RISING TIDE CAPITAL | PARKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARADIGM PRIVATE WEALTH | NORTHERN PEAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NORTHERN PEAK FINANCIAL | MUNROE MORROW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MIRICA WEALTH | MCGUIGAN FINANCIAL | MAITLAND FINANCIAL GROUP | LAURENZ FINANCIAL | KEFAUVER FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KARRIS & CO. | INTEGRITAS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | GOLDSON FINANCIAL | FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC | FIELDSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FENTON FINANCIAL GROUP | CURRENCY CAMP | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHARTHOUSE CAPITAL | BRANDT WEALTH ADVISORS | BERRY MANAGEMENT, LLC | BERGSTRESSER FINANCIAL | AVERY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS | ARC FINANCIAL | ANDREASEN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 155733 / SEC#: 801-71997

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2010 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.
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
Colorado
(7/1/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(2/17/2006)
RR
Florida
(6/5/2007)
RR
Georgia
(2/20/2014)
RR
Indiana
(8/2/2025)
RR
Maine
(2/22/2006)
RR
Maryland
(7/25/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/17/2006)
IAR
Massachusetts
(9/17/2025)
RR
Michigan
(8/11/2025)
RR
Nevada
(5/3/2018)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/28/2016)
RR
New Jersey
(8/8/2016)
RR
New York
(11/27/2012)
RR
Ohio
(11/28/2016)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/19/2025)
RR
Oregon
(7/20/2006)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/10/2019)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/23/2008)
RR
South Carolina
(5/18/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(2/28/2014)
RR
Texas
(10/16/2019)
RR
Vermont
(8/2/2025)
RR
Virginia
(8/2/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/16/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/9/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/23/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC
3MERITUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRESTLEBRIDGE CAPITAL | TINKHAM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THRIVE WEALTH STRATEGIES | THORNE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEVLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHEPARD FINANCIAL | SEASHORE FINANCIAL | SCHRUMM FINANCIAL | RISING TIDE CAPITAL | PARKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PARADIGM PRIVATE WEALTH | NORTHERN PEAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NORTHERN PEAK FINANCIAL | MUNROE MORROW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MIRICA WEALTH | MCGUIGAN FINANCIAL | MAITLAND FINANCIAL GROUP | LAURENZ FINANCIAL | KEFAUVER FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KARRIS & CO. | INTEGRITAS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | GOLDSON FINANCIAL | FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC | FIELDSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FENTON FINANCIAL GROUP | CURRENCY CAMP | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHARTHOUSE CAPITAL | BRANDT WEALTH ADVISORS | BERRY MANAGEMENT, LLC | BERGSTRESSER FINANCIAL | AVERY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS | ARC FINANCIAL | ANDREASEN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 155733 / SEC#: 801-71997

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2010 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
346 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109
Mailing Address
Phone number
(857) 350-4229
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
61

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (1/28/2026)
FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC WRAP FEE BROCHURE (1/28/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts12,815
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,419,401,101

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Company Information

FLAGSHIP HARBOR ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 155733Newburyport, MA 01950

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