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Katja M. Wees

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CRD#: 4179727
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Katja Marie Wees, who also goes by Katja Marie Stringfield, was a registered financial professional .

Katja is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Katja had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Katja Marie Stringfield

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.
Owner of web-baed business selling various products (dog collars, sun glasses)Squirrel LLC located at 9441 W. Chadwick Drive. Started on 2/18/19. 20 hours devoted a month, 0 hours during trading hours. not investment related.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

October 1, 2013 - October 9, 2025

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142373
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

September 12, 2013 - October 9, 2025

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

April 6, 2010 - January 3, 2012

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
BOISE, ID
Past

April 5, 2010 - January 3, 2012

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
BOISE, ID
Past

March 30, 2009 - June 18, 2009

DENSMORE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 136644
NAMPA, ID
Past

January 3, 2007 - March 31, 2008

SAWTOOTH SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105386
BOISE, ID
Past

January 3, 2007 - March 31, 2008

SAWTOOTH SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 105386
BOISE, ID
Past

February 20, 2004 - January 3, 2007

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
EAGLE, ID
Past

February 20, 2004 - May 31, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 20, 2004 - January 3, 2007

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
EAGLE, ID
Past

January 2, 2003 - February 25, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
BOISE, ID
Past

September 13, 2002 - February 25, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

December 17, 2001 - March 19, 2002

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 5, 2000 - December 1, 2000

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
PASADENA, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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NI
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 142373 / SEC#: 801-52664

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/1996 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/7/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/24/2002
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


NI
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 142373 / SEC#: 801-52664

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/1996 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Nationwide Plaza 03-07-202, Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address
Phone number
(614) 435-8371
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
417

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NIA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (7/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts270,365
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 15,686,000,000

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/25/2024
Cover Page
01/26/2024
10/26/2022

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Company Information


NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 142373

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