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Michael R. Nelson
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS
NEW YORK, NY 10281
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CRD#: 4712446
MN
Professional summary
Michael Robert Nelson, who also goes by Mike Nelson, is a registered financial professional currently at RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC located in New York, New York.
Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Mike Nelson
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 1, 2015 - Present
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
Office #1: 200 Vesey St., New York, NY 10281RIA
BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 6, 2017 - January 29, 2018
RBC CMA LTD
BD
CRD#: 121263
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 1, 2015 - May 9, 2017
RBC CMA LTD
BD
CRD#: 121263
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 2, 2012 - August 17, 2015
VIRTU AMERICAS LLC
BD
CRD#: 149823
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 3, 2011 - July 2, 2012
KNIGHT CAPITAL AMERICAS, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 38599
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
August 19, 2010 - January 3, 2011
KNIGHT CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
BD
CRD#: 38379
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
May 4, 2009 - August 21, 2009
VDM CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 137874
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 28, 2009 - May 7, 2009
SAL EQUITY TRADING, GP
BD
CRD#: 29337
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past
October 24, 2008 - May 7, 2009
SIG INDEX SPECIALISTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 120014
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 20, 2004 - May 7, 2009
SUSQUEHANNA SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 35874
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past
September 26, 2003 - January 8, 2009
SUSQUEHANNA INVESTMENT GROUP
BD
CRD#: 33875
BALA CYNWYD, PA
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".
RC
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
DAIN RAUSCHER INC | REGIONAL OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. | RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER INC. | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER | RBC CORRESPONDENT SERVICES | RBC CLEARING AND CUSTODY | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION | RBC ADVISOR SERVICES | INTERRA CLEARING SERVICES, INC. | DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED
CRD#: 31194 / SEC#: 801-13059, 8-45411
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/1977 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
New York(9/3/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 2/9/2009
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
MEMX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
RC
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
DAIN RAUSCHER INC | REGIONAL OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. | RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER INC. | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER | RBC CORRESPONDENT SERVICES | RBC CLEARING AND CUSTODY | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION | RBC ADVISOR SERVICES | INTERRA CLEARING SERVICES, INC. | DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED
CRD#: 31194 / SEC#: 801-13059, 8-45411
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/1977 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
200 Vesey St., New York, NY 10281
Mailing Address
250 Nicollet Mall Suite 1600, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone number
(612) 371-2811
Established
Minnesota since 11/01/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
October
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
8,476
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| RBC USA HOLDCO CORPORATION | DIRECT OWNER | |
| CARLESIMO, PAUL ADAM | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC CAPITAL MARKETS - U.S. | 4718504 |
| ESPENAK, KRISTEN ELIZABETH | CHIEF RISK OFFICER, USA | 5570750 |
| GIEGERICH, ROBERT ARTHUR | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5736294 |
| GLASSMAN, DORJE TSERING | CO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP | 6568226 |
| LISCHIN, MATTHEW CODY | CO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP | 4974723 |
| O'CONNOR, SEAN WALTER | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT - U.S. | 6578918 |
| PENN, JOHN CHRISTOPHER | GENERAL COUNSEL | 5135403 |
| SAGISSOR, THOMAS STEVEN | PRESIDENT OF RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 2429425 |
| SCHREINER, CINDY LOUISE | US WEALTH MANAGEMENT PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1470050 |
| SPERDUTO, VITO ANTONIO | DIRECTOR, CEO OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 2524961 |
| THORNE, BRETT LANE | PRESIDENT, RBC CLEARING & CUSTODY | 2523268 |
| THURLOW, JOHN J | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 5726613 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 477,674 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 259,962,335,074 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 364 |
| Civil Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 114 |
| Bond | 7 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | ||
| 08/27/2024 | ||
| 09/14/2023 |
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