Phillip W. Nelson

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

Decatur, GA 30030

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CRD#: 4838890

Professional summary

Phillip Wayne Nelson II, CFP®, who also goes by Phillip Wayne Nelson II, Phillip Wayne Nelson, is a registered financial advisor currently at FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC located in Decatur, Georgia.

Phillip is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Phillip has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Phillip Wayne Nelson Ii | Phillip Wayne Nelson

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2007

Experience

Current

April 22, 2024 - Present

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

Office #1: 120 N Candler St #2, Decatur, GA 30030

RIA

CRD#: 297555

Decatur, GA

Past

August 13, 2018 - April 1, 2024

MEADOW CREEK WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 297796

ATLANTA, GA

Past

May 14, 2013 - August 14, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

ATLANTA, GA

Past

May 14, 2013 - August 14, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ATLANTA, GA

Past

January 3, 2005 - April 29, 2013

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17499

ATLANTA, GA

Past

December 2, 2004 - April 29, 2013

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17499

ATLANTA, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC | SHILOH ADVISORS LLC | SHILOH ADVISORS

CRD#: 297555 / SEC#: 801-113581

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Georgia
(4/22/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/2/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 8/14/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/1/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC | SHILOH ADVISORS LLC | SHILOH ADVISORS

CRD#: 297555 / SEC#: 801-113581

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2018 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

120 N Candler St #2, Decatur, GA 30030

Mailing Address

Phone number

(404) 567-6771

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE (8/28/2025)

WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	968
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 361,798,775

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Phillip W. Nelson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

MEADOW CREEK WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/2/2004

SIE

Date: 8/14/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/1/2004

Current Firm

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FERGUSON SHAPIRO LLC

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