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Nikki L. Foley

PALADIN FINANCIAL
Arden Hills, MN 55126
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CRD#: 6784833
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Professional summary


Nikki Lynn Foley, who also goes by Nikki Butler, Nikki L Foley, is a registered financial advisor currently at PALADIN FINANCIAL located in Arden Hills, Minnesota and PALADIN CAPITAL located in Arden Hills, Minnesota.

Nikki is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Nikki has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Nikki Butler | Nikki L Foley

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(1) PALADIN WEALTH/CAPITAL; INV RELATED; 4105 LEXINGTON AVE N, ARDEN HILLS, MN 55126; INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; START 7/17; 160 HOURS PER MONTH; 140 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE SALES, ADMINISTRATIVE WORK, OPERATIONS, AND MARKETING. (2) PALADIN INSURANCE, LLC; INV RELATED; ARDEN HILLS, MN; OPERATIONS; INSURANCE AGENT; START 01/2023; 60/ HRS MO; 40/ HRS MO (3) GRADIENT GIVES BACKFOUNDATION,LLC; 4105 LEXINGTON AVE N, STE 100, ARDEN HILLS, MN 55126; BOARD MEMBER; START 06/2009; 1 HOUR PER MONTH; 1 HOUR DURING TRADING HOURS; BOARDMEMBER. (4) NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF MN; NOT INV RELATED; ARDEN HILLS, MN; NOTARY; START 02/2021; 1 HOUR PER MONTH; 0 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS;PERFORMSNOTARIZATION DUTIES. (5) PALADIN LEGAL SERVICES, LLC; NOT INV RELATED; ARDEN HILLS, MN; ADMIN SERVICES; START 08/2024; 1/ HRS MO; 0/ HRS MO; PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE, OPERATIONAL, AND MARKETING SUPPORT. (6) GENTRY ACADEMY; NO; VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN; SCHOOL; BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT; 08/2020; 4/ HRS MO; 1/ HRMO; (7) GRADIENT FINANCIAL GROUP; YES; ARDEN HILLS, MN; ADVISOR LIASION OFFICER; START 1/2025; 20 HOURS PER MONTH; 20 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; ENSURES THAT GRADIENT FINANCIAL GROUP PROVIDES A HIGH LEVEL OF SUPPORT TO FINANCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS. (8) PALADIN SERVICES LLC; NO; ARDEN HILLS, MN; OWNER; START 9/2025; 20 HOURS PER MONTH; 20 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; PROVIDES VARIOUS SERVICES AS WELL AS MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT. (9) PALADIN HOLDINGS LLC; YES; ARDEN HILLS, MN; OWNER; START 9/2025; 1 HOUR PER MONTH; 1 HOUR DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; MANAGES VARIOUS REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS.

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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

October 11, 2024 - Present

PALADIN FINANCIAL

Office #1: 4105 Lexington Avenue North, Suite 230, Arden Hills, MN 55126
RIA
CRD#: 288387
Arden Hills, MN
Current

October 11, 2024 - Present

PALADIN CAPITAL

Office #1: 4105 Lexington Avenue North Suite 230, Arden Hills, MN 55126
RIA
CRD#: 288037
Arden Hills, MN
Current

September 20, 2023 - Present

GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 4105 Lexington Ave N Suite 230, Arden Hills, MN 55126
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127701
Arden Hills, MN

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".
PF
PALADIN FINANCIAL
LORD'S FINANCIAL PLANNING | PALADIN WEALTH, LLC | PALADIN WEALTH | PALADIN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 288387 / SEC#: 801-128300

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2023 Approved)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2023 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2023 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2023 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2023 Terminated)

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.
RR
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

RR
Kansas
(9/28/2023)
IAR
Kansas
(10/11/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(9/28/2023)
IAR
Minnesota
(10/11/2024)
RR
Nevada
(7/14/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/11/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/28/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/28/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 9/20/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PF
PALADIN FINANCIAL
LORD'S FINANCIAL PLANNING | PALADIN WEALTH, LLC | PALADIN WEALTH | PALADIN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 288387 / SEC#: 801-128300

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2023 Approved)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2023 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/13/2023 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2023 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2023 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4105 Lexington Avenue North, Suite 230, Arden Hills, MN 55126
Mailing Address
Phone number
(651) 842-8406
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A & 2B SEC (10/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,268
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 182,540,818

Red Flags


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Company Information


PALADIN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 288387Arden Hills, MN 55126

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