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Nicholas R. Brightbill
HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS
Lancaster, PA 17601
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CRD#: 5197623
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Professional summary
Nicholas Ryan Brightbill, who also goes by Nicholas R Brightbill, is a registered financial advisor currently at HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., LLC located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Nicholas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Nicholas R Brightbill
Other business activities
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6/2006: Hershey Financial Advisers; DBA for Financial Services also Life Insurance, Disability, LTC, Fixed Annuities; 25% owner; 3-5 hrs/week, 1-2 HRS/week during trading hours; partially investment related.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 27, 2014 - Present
HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC
Office #1: 120 North Pointe Blvd Suite 300, Lancaster, PA 17601RIA
CRD#: 149907
Lancaster, PA
Current
January 21, 2016 - Present
LEIGH BALDWIN & CO., LLC
Office #1: 120 North Pointe Blvd Suite 300, Lancaster, PA 17601RIA
BD
CRD#: 38751
Lancaster, PA
Past
December 20, 2012 - January 24, 2014
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
LANCASTER, PA
Past
June 16, 2011 - January 24, 2014
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
LANCASTER, PA
Past
October 26, 2007 - June 17, 2011
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
LANCASTER, PA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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HF
HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC
HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | HERSHEY FINNANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC
CRD#: 149907 / SEC#: 801-128090
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2023 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2024 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2024 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2023 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)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.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
IAR
Maryland(12/10/2021)
IAR
North Carolina(12/13/2021)
IAR
Pennsylvania(1/27/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/21/2016)
RR
Tennessee(1/19/2017)
IAR
Tennessee(12/10/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
HF
HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC
HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | HERSHEY FINNANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC
CRD#: 149907 / SEC#: 801-128090
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2023 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2024 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2024 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2023 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2024 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
120 North Pointe Blvd Suite 300, Lancaster, PA 17601
Mailing Address
Phone number
(717) 295-8888
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7
SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 991 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 139,268,500 |
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HERSHEY FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC
CRD#: 149907Lancaster, PA 17601TRUST BUT VERIFY
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