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Whitney B. Nielsen

INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS,
San Diego, CA
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CRD#: 4556977
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Professional summary

Whitney Blake Nielsen is a registered financial professional currently at INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP. located in San Diego, California.

Whitney is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Whitney has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 7, 2019 - Present

INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 154134
San Diego, CA
Past

August 9, 2002 - February 6, 2019

W.G. NIELSEN & CO.

BD
CRD#: 41093
DENVER, CO

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Colorado
(2/7/2019)

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/8/2002
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.
INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS CORP. | INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.

CRD#: 154134 / SEC#: , 8-68609

Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/2025 Termination Requested)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2025 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
11801 Domain Blvd 3rd Floor, Austin, TX 78758
Mailing Address
2900 North Quinlan Park Rd. Suite# 240-235, Austin, TX 78732
Phone number
(512) 266-3000
Established
Delaware since 04/07/2010
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
6

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
IIB HOLDINGS, CORP.OWNER
FICHERA, DANTECEO/CFO3059445
GODDARD, HOUSTON ALLENCCO AND GENERAL COUNSEL1260759

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Company Information

INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT BANKERS, CORP.

CRD#: 154134San Diego, CA

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