Blake W. Nystrom

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

NEW ORLEANS, LA

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CRD#: 5991173

Professional summary

Blake Woodward Nystrom, who also goes by Blake W Nystrom, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP located in New Orleans, Louisiana and FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. located in Wheaton, Illinois.

Blake is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Blake has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Blake W Nystrom

Other business activities

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OTHER BUSINESS NAME: CPC CAROL STREAM LLC. LOCATION: CAROL STREAM, IL. NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE. POSITION OR TITLE: MEMBER. RESPONSIBILITIES: CAPITAL ALLOCATION. START DATE: MAR 12, 2025. INVESTMENT-RELATED: NO. HOURS PER MONTH (TOTAL/ DURING MARKET HOURS): 0.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 10, 2018 - Present

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

RIA

CRD#: 107027

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Current

December 10, 2018 - Present

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

Office #1: 120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187

CRD#: 28519

WHEATON, IL

Past

February 26, 2018 - April 2, 2018

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

OMAHA, NE

Past

July 27, 2017 - April 2, 2018

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 169988

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Past

January 13, 2017 - February 26, 2018

SCOTTRADE, INC.

CRD#: 8206

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

January 1, 2014 - November 3, 2016

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

CRD#: 361

CHICAGO, IL

Past

June 18, 2012 - November 19, 2013

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

OAK BROOK, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 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.

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

Illinois
(12/10/2018)

IAR

Illinois
(12/10/2018)

Louisiana
(4/1/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/27/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/20/2012

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 4/2/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/30/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/16/2012

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187

Mailing Address

Phone number

(630) 765-8000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

520

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - 03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,033
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 256,328,000,000

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Blake W. Nystrom

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Blake Woodward Nystrom's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

SCOTTRADE, INC.

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/27/2017

Series 63

Date: 7/20/2012

SIE

Date: 4/2/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/30/2013

Series 6

Date: 6/16/2012

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

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