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Stephen Michael Nelson

ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS
Atlanta, GA
·CRD# 5740179·16 years experience

Professional Summary

Stephen Michael Nelson is a registered financial advisor currently at ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS located in Atlanta, Georgia and ARKADIOS CAPITAL located in Atlanta, Georgia. Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Stephen has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Years of Experience

16 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORSCurrent·CRD# 288863
RIA
1827 Powers Ferry Rd. Bldg 14, Suite 105, Atlanta, GA 30339
July 19, 2023 - Present
ARKADIOS CAPITALCurrent·CRD# 282710
BD
1827 Powers Ferry Rd Bldg 14, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30339
June 28, 2023 - Present

Past

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 283330
RIA
Atlanta, GA
May 10, 2018 - June 29, 2023
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 42046
BD
Atlanta, GA
May 10, 2018 - June 29, 2023
FORESTERS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 164663
RIA
Atlanta, GA
March 16, 2015 - May 11, 2018
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 305
BD
Atlanta, GA
February 5, 2010 - May 11, 2018

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Current Firm

AW
ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS

1031 SOLUTIONS | ZIMCO CAPITAL | WHITESTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WHEELER WEALTH | WEBB GARNER | WEALTHSTONE GROUP | WEALTH ARCHITECTS, INC. | TUCKER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | TNT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | THOMPSON/PRATT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | THE OAK FINANCIAL GROUP | TEXAS REGIONAL BANK | TELOS PRIVATE WEALTH | TBAER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRIVE FINANCIAL | STEWARDSHIP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SR BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | SOUTHPARK CAPITAL | SINCLAIR FINANCIAL | SHEPPARD MOSHER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SELECT WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SECURA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RUSSELL TOTAL WEALTH AND WELLNESS | RIVERTAN FINANCIAL | REVOLUTION X | RESOURCE INVESTMENT ARCHITECTS | RBG CAPITAL | RANGER WEALTH | PROXIMITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PRESERVATION SPECIALISTS, LLC | PIEDMONT WEALTH PARTNERS | PERSONAL PORTFOLIOS | PERCH WEALTH | PEAK RETIREMENT GROUP | PARRY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | OAK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NGC GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MOORE INVESTED | MONOGRAM WEALTH PARTNERS | MONARCH CAPITAL ADVISORS | MCFARLIN CAPITAL, LLC | MATRIX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, LLC | LEGACY FINANCIAL GA | LCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KLESTINSKI RAPP MARMITT INVESTMENT COUNSEL | KINSHIP WEALTH PARTNERS | KG WEALTH | KEYSTONE CAPITAL PARTNERS GROUP | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL | HOLOS INTEGRATED WEALTH | HERITAGE PENSION ADVISORS | HARVEST WEALTH ADVISORS | GULF COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREGG LENTZ & ASSOCIATES | GL CAPITAL ADVISORS | G.L. SMITH AND ASSOCIATES | FOUNDATION FINANCIAL GROUP | FORESIGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS | EXCLUSIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCES | EXCLUSIVE ADVISORS LLC | EAST PACES GROUP | DOWNEAST PRIVATE WEALTH | CREATIVE CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORBET CAPITAL | COMPASS FINANCIAL SERVICES | CLOVER CAPITAL PARTNERS | BOB BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUECHIP WEALTH ADVISORS | BERG FINANCIALS | BANDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS | AKERS FINANCIAL GROUP | AIM ADVISERS

CRD#: 288863 / SEC#: 801-110833
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/17/2017 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

2827 Peachtree Rd Ne, Suite 510, Atlanta, GA 30305

Phone Number

(404) 445-0035

# of Employees

188

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (6/9/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

14,886

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$8,789,840,262

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Other business activities

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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. Business Name: Strive Financial Solutions Investment Related: Yes Address: 6400 Powers Ferry Rd., Suite 105 Atlanta GA 30339 Nature of Business: DBA name; Insurance; Investment Advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC Position, Title or Relationship: Partner/Investment Adivsor Representative Start Date: 5/4/2018 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Managing partner ensuring office space and employees are paid for and maintained. Meeting with clients to ensure their accounts and financial plan are up-to-date, making changes as necessary. 2. Business Name: Building 14 at 1827 LLC Investment Related: No Address: 1827 Powers Ferry Rd, Suite 100 Atlanta GA 30339 Nature of Business: Real Estate Position, Title or Relationship: Member Start Date: 4/26/2021 Hours per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 hours) Duties: Collect future monthly rent payments from tenants. Maintain the property in working order. 3. Business Name: STEPHEN NELSON POSITION: owner NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/01/2021 ADDRESS: 228 Dellwood Dr SE, Smyrna GA 30080, United States DESCRIPTION: Maintaining property in good renting condition. 4. 450 Terrace Dr SW,Is Not Investment Related, 5115 Pindos Pass SW, Powder Springs, GA, 30127, United States", Rental Home,Owner,3/1/2026,1 hours per month,0 hours per month during trading hours, Other Compensation, Renting my old home. Tenant pays monthly. 5. Stephen M Nelson, LLC",Is Investment Related, 5115 Pindos Pass SW, , Powder Springs, GA, 30127, United States, Advisory Fees,Owner,7/1/2023,160 hours per month,0 hours per month during trading hours, Fee Based Compensation, All of my advisory payments are paid to this LLC. 6. Outside Insurance, Is Not Investment Related,"1827 Powers Ferry Rd, Bldg 14, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA, 30339, United States", Fixed Insurance,Agent,7/1/2023,3 hours per month,0 hours per month during trading hours, Commission Compensation, "Occasionally will write insurance business through Penn Mutual, Mass Mutual and North American. All other insurance is done through Cason Group and Ash Brokerage, which have relationships with Arkadios.

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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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ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS

1031 SOLUTIONS | ZIMCO CAPITAL | WHITESTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WHEELER WEALTH | WEBB GARNER | WEALTHSTONE GROUP | WEALTH ARCHITECTS, INC. | TUCKER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | TNT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | THOMPSON/PRATT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | THE OAK FINANCIAL GROUP | TEXAS REGIONAL BANK | TELOS PRIVATE WEALTH | TBAER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRIVE FINANCIAL | STEWARDSHIP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SR BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | SOUTHPARK CAPITAL | SINCLAIR FINANCIAL | SHEPPARD MOSHER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SELECT WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SECURA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RUSSELL TOTAL WEALTH AND WELLNESS | RIVERTAN FINANCIAL | REVOLUTION X | RESOURCE INVESTMENT ARCHITECTS | RBG CAPITAL | RANGER WEALTH | PROXIMITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PRESERVATION SPECIALISTS, LLC | PIEDMONT WEALTH PARTNERS | PERSONAL PORTFOLIOS | PERCH WEALTH | PEAK RETIREMENT GROUP | PARRY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | OAK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NGC GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MOORE INVESTED | MONOGRAM WEALTH PARTNERS | MONARCH CAPITAL ADVISORS | MCFARLIN CAPITAL, LLC | MATRIX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, LLC | LEGACY FINANCIAL GA | LCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KLESTINSKI RAPP MARMITT INVESTMENT COUNSEL | KINSHIP WEALTH PARTNERS | KG WEALTH | KEYSTONE CAPITAL PARTNERS GROUP | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL | HOLOS INTEGRATED WEALTH | HERITAGE PENSION ADVISORS | HARVEST WEALTH ADVISORS | GULF COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREGG LENTZ & ASSOCIATES | GL CAPITAL ADVISORS | G.L. SMITH AND ASSOCIATES | FOUNDATION FINANCIAL GROUP | FORESIGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS | EXCLUSIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCES | EXCLUSIVE ADVISORS LLC | EAST PACES GROUP | DOWNEAST PRIVATE WEALTH | CREATIVE CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORBET CAPITAL | COMPASS FINANCIAL SERVICES | CLOVER CAPITAL PARTNERS | BOB BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUECHIP WEALTH ADVISORS | BERG FINANCIALS | BANDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS | AKERS FINANCIAL GROUP | AIM ADVISERS

CRD#: 288863 / SEC#: 801-110833
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/17/2017 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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(6/28/2023)
RR
Colorado
(2/16/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(6/28/2023)
RR
Delaware
(8/26/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/28/2023)
RR
Georgia
(6/28/2023)
IAR
Georgia
(7/19/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(11/25/2025)
RR
Illinois
(1/2/2026)
RR
Indiana
(6/28/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(10/1/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(9/15/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(11/21/2025)
RR
Ohio
(6/28/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/14/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(6/28/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(2/19/2025)
RR
Virginia
(6/28/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/30/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(3/24/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 2015About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2010About the Series 63 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2019About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2010About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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