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Scott B. Nelson

NELSON FINANCIAL SERVICES
Middleton, WI
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CRD#: 4173996
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Professional summary


Scott Bradley Nelson is a registered financial advisor currently at NELSON FINANCIAL SERVICES located in Middleton, Wisconsin.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Scott has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Name: Scott B. Nelson. Investment-Related: No. Address: 9336 Old Sauk Rd., Middleton, WI 53562. Nature: Insurance Sales. Position: Agent. Start Date: 09/2023. Approximate hours per month: 5-10. Approximate hours per month during trading hours: 5-10. Duties: Consult with clients on insurance needs and recommend insurance products.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 14, 2023 - Present

NELSON FINANCIAL SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 328297
Middleton, WI
Past

June 24, 2021 - August 7, 2023

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

RIA
CRD#: 121254
Madison, WI
Past

December 9, 2019 - June 4, 2021

WEA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 144919
MADISON, WI
Past

July 24, 2018 - June 4, 2021

WEA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 126907
MADISON, WI
Past

January 29, 2018 - June 13, 2018

WISCO INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156476
Madison, WI
Past

January 26, 2012 - January 23, 2018

NELSON FINANCIAL SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 159342
MADISON, WI
Past

August 20, 2003 - December 31, 2011

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 37031
MADISON, WI
Past

August 20, 2003 - December 31, 2011

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37031
MADISON, WI
Past

December 10, 2002 - August 29, 2003

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

April 28, 2000 - December 11, 2002

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
Texas
(9/19/2023)
IAR
Wisconsin
(9/14/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/10/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


NF
NELSON FINANCIAL SERVICES
NELSON FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 328297 / SEC#:

Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2023 Conditional Restricted)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Middleton, WI
Mailing Address
Phone number
(608) 575-0885
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts34
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,815,000

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Company Information


NELSON FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 328297Middleton, WI

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