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Nikki Von Lude

Nikki V. Lude

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES
Woodsfield, OH 43793
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CRD#: 4780553
Nikki Von Lude

Professional summary

Nikki Von Lude, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Nikki Von Baker, is a registered financial advisor currently at COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES located in Woodsfield, Ohio.

Nikki is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Nikki has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Nikki Von Baker

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2008

ChFC®

Chartered Financial Consultant

Experience

Current

April 11, 2023 - Present

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

Office #1: 166 S. Main Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793
RIA
CRD#: 324930
Woodsfield, OH
Past

August 1, 2019 - April 10, 2023

ARBOR POINT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 165127
WOODSFIELD, OH
Past

August 1, 2019 - April 10, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
WOODSFIELD, OH
Past

February 22, 2007 - August 16, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WOODSFIELD, OH
Past

July 22, 2005 - August 16, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WOODSFIELD, OH
Past

May 16, 2005 - July 26, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL

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".
CF
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC.

CRD#: 324930 / SEC#: 801-127499

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2023 Approved)

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
Ohio
(4/11/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/14/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/14/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/16/2012
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

CF
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES | COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC.

CRD#: 324930 / SEC#: 801-127499

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2023 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
373 Timberline Parkway, Vienna, WV 26105
Mailing Address
Phone number
(304) 422-3531
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
26

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (1/27/2026)
FORM ADV APP--WRAP FEE PROGRAM (1/27/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts5,003
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 994,745,926

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Company Information

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 324930Woodsfield, OH 43793

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