Debra L. Nelson
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Debra Louise Nelson, who also goes by Debra Louise Merchant, Debra Louise Wender, was a registered financial professional .
Debra is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2005. Debra had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Experience
February 23, 2021 - July 12, 2021
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
February 23, 2021 - July 12, 2021
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
March 14, 2016 - May 14, 2020
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
March 14, 2016 - May 14, 2020
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
June 23, 2011 - April 7, 2016
MORGAN STANLEY
June 23, 2011 - April 7, 2016
MORGAN STANLEY
January 3, 2011 - June 16, 2011
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
January 3, 2011 - June 16, 2011
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
March 30, 2010 - January 3, 2011
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC
March 26, 2010 - January 3, 2011
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC
February 16, 2007 - March 12, 2010
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
February 1, 2007 - March 12, 2010
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
May 17, 2006 - February 1, 2007
ATLAS SECURITIES, LLC
April 22, 2005 - November 7, 2005
FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
Primary Firm SEC Registration

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 705 / SEC#: 801-10418, 8-10999
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RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 705 / SEC#: 801-10418, 8-10999
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
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Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC. | HOLDING COMPANY | |
| BARKO, SHAWN JOSEPH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2690394 |
| BUNN, JAMES EDWARD | DIRECTOR | 3130320 |
| CURTIS, SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1707935 |
| DELEON, ALLYSSA NICOLE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP | 6902665 |
| ELWYN, TASHTEGO SPRING | PRESIDENT - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DIRECTOR | 2319098 |
| MARTIN, PHILIP ROGER | RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2613565 |
| RUST, KEITH G | DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 5915636 |
| SANTELLI, JONATHAN | GENERAL COUNSEL / SECRETARY | 6306997 |
| SICKLING, JAMES PHILIP | DIRECTOR | 1240810 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,070,028 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 433,814,330,581 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 181 |
| Arbitration | 72 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2025 | ||
| 08/21/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2023 |
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