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Donald D. Eschbach

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
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CRD#: 5225124
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Professional summary

Donald D Eschbach, AIF®, who also goes by Donald Eschbach, is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Donald has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Donald Eschbach

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

April 6, 2026 - Present

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: One Nationwide Plaza 03-07-202, Columbus, OH 43215
RIA
CRD#: 142373
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

May 21, 2020 - December 4, 2025

KISC, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 286634
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

July 26, 2017 - April 13, 2020

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

RIA
CRD#: 108783
Greenwood Village, CO
Past

November 28, 2012 - April 13, 2020

MISSIONSQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 23189
DENVER, CO
Past

June 22, 2011 - November 9, 2012

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO
Past

September 9, 2008 - May 20, 2011

MUTUAL OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 27878
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

September 9, 2008 - May 20, 2011

MUTUAL OF AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 15356
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

February 29, 2008 - September 5, 2008

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
DENVER, CO
Past

June 11, 2007 - February 19, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

January 24, 2007 - February 19, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
NI
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 142373 / SEC#: 801-52664

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/1996 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Ohio
(4/6/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/25/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/8/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/23/2007
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

NI
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 142373 / SEC#: 801-52664

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/1996 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
One Nationwide Plaza 03-07-202, Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address
Phone number
(614) 435-8371
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
417

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NIA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (7/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts270,365
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 15,686,000,000

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/25/2024
Cover Page
Report
01/26/2024
Cover Page
Report
10/26/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 142373Columbus, OH 43215

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