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Chad B. Friedman
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP
Berwyn, PA 19312
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CRD#: 5498283
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Professional summary
Chad Benjamin Friedman, CFP®, ChFC®, who also goes by Chad B Friedman, is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Chad has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chad B Friedman
Other business activities
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VIRIDITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT. INVESTMENT RELATED. 1055 WESTLAKES DR SUITE 305 BERWYN, PA 19312. DBA TO OFFER INVESTMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICES. POSITION IS OWNER. START DATE IS JULY 2025. APPROX 160 HOURS PER MONTH, APPROX 160 HOURS DURING SECURITY TRADING HOURS, DUTIES INCLUDE TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO CLIENTS
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2012
Experience
Current
October 3, 2025 - Present
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 1055 Westlakes Drive Suite 305, Berwyn, PA 19312RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Berwyn, PA
Current
October 3, 2025 - Present
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 1055 Westlakes Drive Suite 305, Berwyn, PA 19312RIA
BD
CRD#: 44181
Berwyn, PA
Past
October 21, 2016 - October 15, 2025
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 11025
BERWYN, PA
Past
October 21, 2016 - October 15, 2025
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 11025
BERWYN, PA
Past
April 29, 2008 - October 21, 2016
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
BERWYN, PA
Past
April 14, 2008 - October 21, 2016
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
BERWYN, PA
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".
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NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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
RR
Arizona(10/3/2025)
RR
California(10/3/2025)
RR
Colorado(10/3/2025)
RR
Connecticut(10/3/2025)
RR
Delaware(10/3/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(10/3/2025)
RR
Florida(10/3/2025)
RR
Georgia(10/3/2025)
RR
Illinois(10/3/2025)
RR
Indiana(10/3/2025)
RR
Maine(10/3/2025)
RR
Maryland(10/3/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(10/3/2025)
RR
Michigan(10/3/2025)
RR
Missouri(10/3/2025)
RR
Montana(10/3/2025)
RR
Nevada(10/3/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(10/16/2025)
RR
New Jersey(10/3/2025)
RR
New York(10/3/2025)
RR
North Carolina(10/3/2025)
RR
Ohio(10/3/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/3/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania(10/3/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(10/3/2025)
RR
South Carolina(10/3/2025)
RR
Texas(10/3/2025)
IAR
Texas(10/3/2025)
RR
Utah(10/3/2025)
RR
Virginia(10/3/2025)
RR
Washington(10/3/2025)
RR
West Virginia(10/3/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
NF
NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
FRONTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | NATIONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NATIONAL BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 44181 / SEC#: 801-57407, 8-50588
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Mailing Address
3925 Fountains Blvd Ne Suite 200, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Phone number
(319) 393-9541
Established
Iowa since 11/14/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
87
SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 9,822 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,867,522,560 |
Disclosures
| Arbitration | 1 |
| Bond | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | ||
| 09/26/2024 | ||
| 11/22/2023 | ||
| 12/28/2022 |
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