Andrew E. Nelson

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Evanston, IL

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CRD#: 6385321

Professional summary

Andrew Edwards Nelson, who also goes by Andy Nelson, Andrew Nelson, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Evanston, Illinois and ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Andrew has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Andy Nelson | Andrew Nelson

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 12, 2025 - Present

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 158744

Evanston, IL

Current

August 11, 2025 - Present

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 320 South Canal Street 50th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606

CRD#: 36509

CHICAGO, IL

Past

June 24, 2021 - November 15, 2024

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 288590

HIGHLAND PARK, IL

Past

May 19, 2021 - November 15, 2024

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

HIGHLAND PARK, IL

Past

September 18, 2018 - April 6, 2021

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

March 24, 2015 - April 6, 2021

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13109

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

February 2, 2015 - February 27, 2015

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 611

CENTENNIAL, CO

Past

October 28, 2014 - October 30, 2014

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 305

DENVER, CO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | AON HEWITT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | AON HEWITT FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 158744 / SEC#: 801-72679

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2011 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

IAR

Illinois
(8/12/2025)

Illinois
(8/25/2025)

IAR

North Carolina
(8/15/2025)

North Carolina
(8/27/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/17/2018

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/7/2014

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 1/27/2020

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/29/2014

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | AON HEWITT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | AON HEWITT FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 158744 / SEC#: 801-72679

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2011 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

9335 Harris Corners Parkway Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28269

Mailing Address

Phone number

(866) 560-7256

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AFA ALIGHT IRA ADV PART 2A 2B 03.12.25 (3/31/2025)

AFA PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2A 2B 3.12.25 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	197,089
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 30,882,928,556

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/17/2018

Series 63

Date: 10/7/2014

Series 7TO

Date: 1/27/2020

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 9/29/2014

FINRA

Current Firm

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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