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David W. Nielsen

ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP
Mankato, MN 56001
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CRD#: 4429808
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Professional summary


David William Nielsen, who also goes by David William Nielsen, David William Thon, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC located in Mankato, Minnesota and EFS ADVISORS located in Mankato, Minnesota.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. David has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David William Nielsen | David William Thon

Other business activities


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DWN Financial LLC, INV, Mankato, MN, 56001, Tax Purposes and Pass-Through Entity, President, Established 3/13/2012, approximately 1 inv hrs/mo for administrative tasks, 1 trading hrs, DWN Financial LLC is established for tax purposes to facilitate compensation for 1099 employee services. It functions as a pass-through entity for business-related activities associated with EFS Advisors. The LLC does not engage in any separate or additional business activities beyond this function. There is no direct compensation.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 15, 2014 - Present

ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1961 Premier Drive #406, Mankato, MN 56001
RIA
BD
CRD#: 140393
Mankato, MN
Current

January 15, 2014 - Present

EFS ADVISORS

Office #1: 1961 Premier Drive #406, Mankato, MN 56001
RIA
CRD#: 115211
MANKATO, MN
Current

October 6, 2008 - Present

ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1961 Premier Drive #406, Mankato, MN 56001
RIA
BD
CRD#: 140393
Mankato, MN
Past

September 24, 2001 - May 20, 2003

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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".
EA
EFS ADVISORS
EDUCATOR'S FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | EFS ADVISORS LLC | EFS ADVISORS

CRD#: 115211 / SEC#: 801-62857

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2004 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2004 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2004 Terminated)

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
Iowa
(2/28/2012)
IAR
Iowa
(2/13/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(10/9/2008)
IAR
Minnesota
(1/15/2014)
IAR
North Dakota
(2/26/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(9/23/2010)
IAR
South Dakota
(2/13/2025)
RR
Texas
(2/12/2025)
IAR
Texas
(2/12/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/13/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin
(2/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/8/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


EA
EFS ADVISORS
EDUCATOR'S FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | EFS ADVISORS LLC | EFS ADVISORS

CRD#: 115211 / SEC#: 801-62857

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2004 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2004 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2004 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1995 East Rum River Drive S, Cambridge, MN 55008
Mailing Address
Phone number
(763) 689-9023
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
59

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EFS ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (3/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29,714
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,271,853,092

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Company Information


EFS ADVISORS

CRD#: 115211Mankato, MN 56001

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