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Joshua Paul Nelson

Joshua P. Nelson

KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES
LOVELAND, CO 80538
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CRD#: 3266165
Joshua Paul Nelson

Professional summary


Joshua Paul Nelson, CFP®, who also goes by Josh Nelson, is a registered financial advisor currently at KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES located in Loveland, Colorado.

Joshua is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Joshua has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Josh 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.
1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CWM, LLC DBA CARSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, CARSON GROUP PARTNERS AND CARSON GROUP. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM THAT PROVIDES PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, ESTATE PLANNING AND ADDITIONAL ADVISORY SERVICES, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE, START DATE: 11/2016, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INVESTMENT ADVISOR PROVIDING ADVISORY SERVICES TO ITS CLIENTS, INCLUDING DISCRETIONARY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL GUIDANCE. 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 11/2010 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CEO/FOUNDER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA NAME FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: KEYSTONE EXCEL LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 4090 CLYDSDALE PKWY SUITE 201, LOVELAND, CO 80538; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INFORMATIONAL PRODUCTS - DIVORCE BOOTCAMP FOR DAD'S; START DATE: 05/2018; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / FOUNDER / CEO; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: CREATING CONTENT, MARKETING EVENTS, AND PRESENTING MATERIALS;

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2005

Experience


Current

December 3, 2020 - Present

KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES

Office #1: 4090 Clydesdale Pkwy Suite 201, Loveland, CO 80538
RIA
CRD#: 310623
LOVELAND, CO
Past

January 17, 2017 - May 1, 2019

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
LOVELAND, CO
Past

January 17, 2017 - May 1, 2019

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
LOVELAND, CO
Past

May 26, 2016 - January 26, 2021

CWM, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155344
Loveland, CO
Past

April 17, 2014 - May 27, 2016

WESTERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167344
LOVELAND, CO
Past

December 16, 2010 - October 30, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LOVELAND, CO
Past

December 16, 2010 - January 19, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LOVELAND, CO
Past

November 29, 2006 - December 17, 2010

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
FT. COLLINS, CO
Past

March 29, 2005 - December 23, 2010

ADDISON AVENUE FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127283
LOVELAND, CO
Past

April 25, 2001 - December 1, 2006

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
LOVELAND, CO
Past

March 23, 2001 - December 1, 2006

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
LOVELAND, CO
Past

May 10, 2000 - March 19, 2001

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

July 28, 1999 - May 10, 2000

GUARANTY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23302
ST. CLOUD, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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KF
KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES
KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 310623 / SEC#: 801-119534

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2020 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
Colorado
(12/3/2020)
IAR
Texas
(12/3/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/30/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


KF
KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES
KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES | KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 310623 / SEC#: 801-119534

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4090 Clydesdale Pkwy Suite 201, Loveland, CO 80538
Mailing Address
Phone number
(970) 744-5408
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A BROCHURE (4/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts999
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 305,679,394

Red Flags


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Company Information


KEYSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 310623Loveland, CO 80538

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