Stephen H. Nelson
BIRCHWOOD CAPITAL
Carlsbad, CA 92011
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CRD#: 6539603
Professional summary
Stephen Hollister Nelson, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BIRCHWOOD CAPITAL located in Carlsbad, California.
Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Stephen has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Core Areas of Focus
Charitable Giving
Fixed Fee (Subscription
Retainer
etc.)
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing Management
Retirement Planning & Distribution Rules
Tax Planning
Biography
Stephen Nelson is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Charterholder and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional who has spent his career in the investment management and financial planning profession. He helps clients manage their portfolios and plan for retirement, legacy and lifetime goals.
Stephen serves individuals and families throughout North County San Diego and across the country.
He received a Master of Science in Finance along with a B.B.A of Finance from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Charter, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation, and is a member of XY Planning Network. Lastly, he serves as a committee member for the Rancho Del Sol area of Young Life.
Originally from Oregon, Stephen traveled to Texas to study business and play football. He and his wife met at school and now live in North County San Diego with their twin daughter and son, Rylynn & Brayden.
Together, the Nelson’s enjoy spending time with each other and their extended family, having friends over, getting outside, cooking up a new recipe, watching movies, reading, and savoring each of life’s moments.
Read Stephen’s blog here: https://birchwoodcapital.com/writings/
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Retirement Income Management
Tax Planning
Social Security Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
What is your minimum asset requirement?
5M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2018
Experience
Current
October 1, 2020 - Present
BIRCHWOOD CAPITAL
Office #1: 2385 Camino Vida Roble Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92011RIA
CRD#: 310219
Carlsbad, CA
Past
January 27, 2017 - September 25, 2020
ALDRICH WEALTH LP
RIA
CRD#: 147200
CARLSBAD, CA
Past
September 8, 2015 - October 11, 2016
SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC
BD
CRD#: 104474
SAN DIEGO, CA
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
California(10/1/2020)
IAR
Georgia(3/12/2025)
IAR
Oregon(10/8/2024)
IAR
Texas(6/13/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
BIRCHWOOD CAPITAL
BIRCHWOOD CAPITAL | BIRCHWOOD CAPITAL LLC
CRD#: 310219 / SEC#:
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2020 Approved)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2025 Approved)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/8/2024 Approved)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2022 Conditional Restricted)PREMIUM
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Contact information
Main Address
2385 Camino Vida Roble Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 230-3893
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 252 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 105,209,608 |
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