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Brian R. Nelson

FIRST CRAFT SECURITIES
ST. MICHAELS, MD 21663
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CRD#: 5019761
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Professional summary

Brian R Nelson is a registered financial professional currently at FIRST CRAFT SECURITIES, LLC located in St. Michaels, Maryland.

Brian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 79 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 30, 2026 - Present

FIRST CRAFT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 202 Mulberry Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663
BD
CRD#: 159680
ST. MICHAELS, MD
Past

September 10, 2016 - July 11, 2023

GREIF & CO.

BD
CRD#: 30345
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 12, 2014 - July 19, 2016

GUGGENHEIM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40638
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

September 4, 2012 - May 30, 2014

FOCALPOINT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133168
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 3, 2011 - August 29, 2012

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 5, 2006 - August 22, 2006

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/6/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79
Date: 9/30/2011
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/31/2005
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FC
FIRST CRAFT SECURITIES, LLC
CONSORTIUM FINANCE SECURITIES LLC | MIDSPAN ADVISORS, LLC | FIRST CRAFT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 159680 / SEC#: , 8-69006

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

Main Address
202 Mulberry Street, St. Michaels, MD 21663
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 901, St. Michaels, MD 21663
Phone number
(310) 919-8842
Established
Delaware since 05/12/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CONWAY, DANIEL SCCO, MANAGING MEMBER, FINOP4870523

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Company Information

FIRST CRAFT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 159680St. Michaels, MD 21663

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