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Nicholas A. Collins

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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CRD#: 4839036
NC

Professional summary

Nicholas Allen Collins, who also goes by Nicholas Collins, Nick Allen Collins Nick, is a registered financial professional currently at RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Nicholas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Nicholas has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Nicholas Collins | Nick Allen Collins Nick

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

September 18, 2007 - Present

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 901 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402
BD
CRD#: 139135
Minneapolis, MN
Past

January 28, 2005 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 28, 2005 - September 18, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
EDINA, MN

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
Arizona
(1/10/2024)
RR
California
(11/17/2021)
RR
Florida
(1/10/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(1/10/2024)
RR
Nevada
(1/10/2024)
RR
New York
(1/10/2024)
RR
Texas
(1/10/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/2/2005
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: 1/27/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

RD
RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 139135 / SEC#: , 8-67196

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
707 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55474
Mailing Address
5229 Ameriprise Financial Center, Minneapolis, MN 55474
Phone number
(612) 671-7449
Established
Delaware since 12/09/2005
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL, INCSHAREHOLDER
ALVERO, GUMER CRUZCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1975307
KNEESHAW, JESSICA ADIRECTOR4619188
LASSWELL, MARK THOMASCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2092593
MATTOX, MICHAEL SCOTTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4383501
MINELLA, PAULA JGENERAL COUNSEL7355568
SHERMAN, KARA DALYDIRECTOR (TEXAS DESIGNATED OFFICER)4567825

Disclosures

Regulatory Event2
Arbitration1

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Company Information

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 139135Minneapolis, MN 55402

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