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Nicholas L. Harklau

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 5637624
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Professional summary


Nicholas Lynn Harklau, CFP®, who also goes by Nicholas L Harklau, Nick Lynn Harklau, is a registered financial advisor currently at FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa and FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC located in Humboldt, Iowa.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Nicholas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Nicholas L Harklau | Nick Lynn Harklau

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.
1) HHS LLC, not investment related. 610 9th St N, Humboldt, IA 50548. Rental property, 2400 Cram Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601. 1/6 owner of llc. starting 11/14/14. 5-10 hrs/mo, 0 hours during securities trading hours. Maintenance, reviewing lease, tenant. 2) FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 5400 UNIVERSITY AVE, WEST DES MOINES IA 50266; INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND FINANCIAL PLANNING; INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE; DATE OF FBLIMS RELEASE LETTER, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE; Varied HOURS PER MONTH; Varied HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; PROVIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES TO CUSTOMERS; FEE BASED, HOURLY RATE. 3) THE STORAGE ROOM, LLC; 1000 TIMBER RIDGE CIR., HUMBOLDT, IA 50548; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; MINI STORAGE UNITS; 8 plex apartment complex rental; 100% OWNER/PRESIDENT; STARTING 6/1/2018; 1 HR/MO; 0 HR/MO DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; OWN STORAGE UNITS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2014

Experience


Current

August 11, 2018 - Present

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 5400 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
RIA
CRD#: 291396
West Des Moines, IA
Current

October 22, 2015 - Present

FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 308 13th St S, Humboldt, IA 50548
BD
CRD#: 5309
Humboldt, IA
Past

December 23, 2015 - August 10, 2018

EQUITRUST INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5308
West Des Moines, IA
Past

February 16, 2009 - September 3, 2015

COUNTRY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 12060
WEST DES MOINES, IA

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".
FW
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 291396 / SEC#: 801-113458

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2018 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.
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
(7/26/2017)
RR
Iowa
(10/22/2015)
IAR
Iowa
(8/11/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(9/6/2016)
RR
Missouri
(1/3/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(7/26/2017)
RR
New Mexico
(2/11/2016)
RR
North Dakota
(11/1/2019)
RR
Oregon
(5/14/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(10/3/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/23/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FW
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 291396 / SEC#: 801-113458

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/18/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5400 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 225-5400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
177

SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC - FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,654,949

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Company Information


FBL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 291396West Des Moines, IA 50266

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