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Michael Dean Nestman

AIF®, CFP®

WEST RIDGE ADVISORS

Henderson, NV

·CRD# 5861780·15 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Dean Nestman, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by Michael D. Nestman, Michael Nestman, is a registered financial advisor currently at WEST RIDGE ADVISORS located in Henderson, Nevada. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Michael D. Nestman, Michael Nestman

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Credentials

AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

CFP®

Certified Financial PlannerSince 2017

Years of Experience

15 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WEST RIDGE ADVISORS·CRD# 282718

RIA

1528 W. Warm Springs Rd #120, Henderson, NV 89014

April 25, 2016 - Present

ARISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 141504

RIA

Las Vegas, NV

May 30, 2012 - December 16, 2015

HIGHTOWER ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 145323

RIA

Palm Desert, CA

May 3, 2011 - May 15, 2012

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 116681

BD

Palm Desert, CA

April 29, 2011 - May 15, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691

RIA

Indian Wells, CA

January 26, 2011 - May 3, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691

BD

Indian Wells, CA

December 16, 2010 - May 3, 2011

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Current Firm

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WEST RIDGE ADVISORS

EVERGREEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | WEST RIDGE ADVISORS, LLC | WEST RIDGE ADVISORS | EVERGREEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD

CRD#: 282718 / SEC#: 801-118247

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/13/2020 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (3/11/2021 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (4/10/2021 Terminated)

Nevada

Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nevada (4/14/2021 Terminated)

Utah

Registered Investment Advisory firm - Utah (3/11/2021 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1528 W. Warm Springs Rd #120, Henderson, NV 89014

Phone Number

(702) 547-9483

# of Employees

13

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 10 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRA FORM ADV PART 2 - SEPT 2026 (10/5/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,405

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$396,019,216

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/03/2026	Cover Page	Report
01/29/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Other business activities

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(1) 01/2016-Present: Udall CPA Group, PLLC/Not investment related/Henderson, NV/Partner/Shareholder; not a practicing accountant./Involves approximately 20% time each month, including during traditional market hours.//

(2) 06/2017-Present: West Ridge Insurance LLC/Insurance related/Henderson, NV/Insurance agency/Involves ten percent time each month, including during business hours.//

(3) 01/2019-Present: Mint Payroll, LLC/Not investment related/Henderson, NV/Payroll services/Shareholder/Up to five hrs per week during business hours.//

(4) 01/2018-Present: 3TFM Arizona Investments LLC/Not Investment Related/Gilbert, AZ/Commercial Real Estate/Partner/Rental Property/Passive Investment but Managing Member - Less than 2 hrs devoted to the business per month//

(5) 01/2018-Present: 3TFM Nevada Investments LLC/Not Investment Related/Henderson, NV/Commercial Real Estate/Partner/Rental Property/Passive Investment but Managing Member - Less than 2 hrs devoted to the business per month//

(6) 01/2018-Present: 3TFM Utah Investments LLC/Not Investment Related/Midvale, UT/Commercial Real Estate/Partner/Rental Property/Passive Investment but Managing Member - Less than 2 hrs devoted to the business per month//

(7)03/2021-Present: 3TFM Scottsdale Investments, LLC//Not Investment Related/Scottsdale, AZ/Commercial real estate holdings/Less than 2 hrs devoted to the business per month//

(8)01/2021-Present: UCG Scottsdale, LLC//Not Investment Related/Scottsdale, AZ/Member/tax practice/Involves approximately 5% time each month including during trading market hours.

(9)UCG TRC, LLC/Henderson, NV/non-investment related/Managing Member/ Real estate holdings/Less than 2 hrs devoted to the business per month.

(10) LAG Consulting LLC, Henderson, NV, non-investment related, Managing Member, management and consulting firm, started January 2023, approximately 1 hr per month devoted to the business.

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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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WEST RIDGE ADVISORS

EVERGREEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | WEST RIDGE ADVISORS, LLC | WEST RIDGE ADVISORS | EVERGREEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD

CRD#: 282718 / SEC#: 801-118247

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/13/2020 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (3/11/2021 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (4/10/2021 Terminated)

Nevada

Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nevada (4/14/2021 Terminated)

Utah

Registered Investment Advisory firm - Utah (3/11/2021 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.

IAR

Nevada
(4/25/2016)

IAR

Texas
(4/16/2025)

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.

Exams

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

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2011About the Series 66 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2010About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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