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Nicholas Robert Bowden

Nicholas R. Bowden

AA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Columbus, OH 43215
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CRD#: 6866023
Nicholas Robert Bowden

Professional summary


Nicholas Robert Bowden, CFP®, who also goes by Nicholas Bowden, Nick Robert Bowden, is a registered financial advisor currently at AA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio.

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 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Nicholas Bowden | Nick Robert Bowden

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.
Business Name: Antolino & Associates, Inc. Investment Related: Yes Address: 150 E. Broad St. #100 Columbus OH 43215 Nature of Business: Registered Rep Activities through Kestra Investment Services, LLC using a DBA name; Insurance Position, Title or Relationship: Planner Start Date: 7/5/2021 Hours per month: 21% - 30% (33 - 48 hours) Hours per month during trading hours: 31% - 40% (43 - 56 hours) Duties: Meeting preparation, review client portfolios and insurance Business Name: AMSPIRIT BUSINESS CONNECTIONS Position: President of Columbus Chapter NATURE: Networking and marketing INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 200 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus OH 43215, United States DESCRIPTION: I am responsible for leading our weekly meetings, and holding our officers responsible for their respective duties to support the chapter.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2020

Experience


Current

March 18, 2022 - Present

AA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 150 E. Broad St. Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215
RIA
CRD#: 119829
Columbus, OH
Current

July 21, 2021 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 150 E. Broad St Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215
BD
CRD#: 42046
Columbus, OH
Past

July 22, 2021 - July 23, 2021

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Columbus, OH
Past

January 5, 2018 - July 12, 2021

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS, OH

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".
AF
AA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
AA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | THE CRICKET COMPANY | J.E. MORRISON & ASSOCIATES, INC. | BARTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. | ANTOLINO AND ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA AA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ANTOLINO AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 119829 / SEC#: 801-125806

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2022 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2022 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2022 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
Ohio
(7/23/2021)
IAR
Ohio
(3/18/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/22/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/12/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AF
AA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
AA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | THE CRICKET COMPANY | J.E. MORRISON & ASSOCIATES, INC. | BARTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. | ANTOLINO AND ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA AA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | ANTOLINO AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 119829 / SEC#: 801-125806

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2022 Approved)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2022 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
150 E. Broad St. Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address
Phone number
(614) 442-3355
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
24

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,097
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,012,205,353

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Company Information


AA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 119829Columbus, OH 43215

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