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Bradley Kent Nelson

Bradley K. Nelson

POINT LOMA ADVISORS
San Diego, CA
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CRD#: 6764900
Bradley Kent Nelson

Professional summary


Bradley Kent Nelson, CFP®, who also goes by Bradley Nelson, is a registered financial advisor currently at POINT LOMA ADVISORS located in San Diego, California.

Bradley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Bradley has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Biography


Brad spent the first part of his career as an engineer. To achieve financial independence, he thought like an engineer and researched how 'the system' works. He found that the real answers were often at odds with 'common knowledge' espoused by a wide variety of self-interested parties. After searching diligently, he identified sources of independent evidence-based research on how to plan and invest. Now retired from engineering, he enjoys helping other engineers capable of filtering out noise and understanding the lessons from independent research. Lyon Park is a fee-only, fiduciary investment advisor required by law to put clients' interests first. Brad has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a M.S. in Electrical Engineering and has worked in the military, government and private sector. He served in the military as submariner and retired as a Captain in the Navy Reserve. In April 2022, he completed work to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ professional. After spending most of his adult life in the Washington, DC metro area working for a salary, Brad achieved financial independence, pulled up stakes and moved to San Diego to live the dream of year-round great weather and the laid back lifestyle of Southern California. When he's not helping clients, he spends time with his wife Heather on personal fitness, sailing and old cars.
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What are your service offerings?
Inheritance
Estate Planning
Education Planning
Elder Care
Life Transitions
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Income Management
Tax Planning
Retirement Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
AUM
College/Education Planning
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Investment Advice without Ongo...
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
Tax Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bradley Nelson

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2022

Experience


Current

April 25, 2017 - Present

POINT LOMA ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 287918
San Diego, CA

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(10/14/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/20/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


POINT LOMA ADVISORS
POINT LOMA ADVISORS
LYON PARK ADVISORS LLC | POINT LOMA ADVISORS

CRD#: 287918 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2020 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
San Diego, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(619) 798-6400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts30
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,187,831

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Company Information


POINT LOMA ADVISORS

POINT LOMA ADVISORS

CRD#: 287918San Diego, CA

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