Nicholas R. Kruse

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS

Dubuque, IA 52002-2801

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CRD#: 6855778

Professional summary

Nicholas R Kruse, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. located in Dubuque, Iowa and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Dubuque, Iowa.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Nicholas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) HONKAMP KRUGER FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: Reg. Rep. NATURE: Investments INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 04/20/2018 ADDRESS: 3390 Asbury Road, Dubuque IA 52002, United States DESCRIPTION: Registered rep.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

April 20, 2018 - Present

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

Office #1: 3390 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002-2801

RIA

CRD#: 106237

Dubuque, IA

Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3390 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002

CRD#: 13572

DUBUQUE, IA

Past

September 30, 2020 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

DUBUQUE, IA

Past

February 22, 2018 - September 30, 2020

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15708

DUBUQUE, IA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1996 Approved)

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.

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

Colorado
(9/5/2025)

Illinois
(9/5/2025)

Indiana
(9/5/2025)

IAR

Iowa
(4/20/2018)

Iowa
(9/5/2025)

Minnesota
(9/5/2025)

Missouri
(9/5/2025)

Nebraska
(9/5/2025)

North Dakota
(9/5/2025)

South Dakota
(9/5/2025)

IAR

Texas
(8/9/2025)

Texas
(9/5/2025)

Wisconsin
(9/5/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/10/2018

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/22/2018

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1996 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

3390 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002-2801

Mailing Address

Phone number

(563) 582-2855

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

254

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APP ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (10/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	13,679
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 6,933,162,284

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/20/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/28/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/16/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Nicholas R. Kruse

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/10/2018

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/22/2018

FINRA

Current Firm

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

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