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Samantha J. Nelson

THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP
Golden Valley, MN 55416-1089
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CRD#: 7533641
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Professional summary


Samantha Jean Nelson, who also goes by Sam Nelson, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. located in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

Samantha is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Samantha has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sam Nelson

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 7, 2026 - Present

THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 701 Xenia Avenue South Suite 100, Golden Valley, MN 55416-1089
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42941
Golden Valley, MN
Current

April 7, 2026 - Present

THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 701 Xenia Ave. South, Suite 100, Golden Valley, MN 55416-1089
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42941
Golden Valley, MN
Past

March 10, 2025 - March 31, 2026

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

February 8, 2024 - March 31, 2026

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
BLOOMINGTON, 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".
TO
THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
EQUITY SECURITIES INVESTMENTS, INC. | THE SWANSON GROUP | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC

CRD#: 42941 / SEC#: 801-80809, 8-50082

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2015 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2015 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2012 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/14/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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
Minnesota
(4/7/2026)
IAR
Minnesota
(4/7/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/8/2025
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/8/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC

Current Firm


TO
THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
EQUITY SECURITIES INVESTMENTS, INC. | THE SWANSON GROUP | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC

CRD#: 42941 / SEC#: 801-80809, 8-50082

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2015 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2015 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2012 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/14/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
701 Xenia Ave. South, Suite 100 Suite 100, Golden Valley, MN 55416-1089
Mailing Address
701 Xenia Ave. South, Suite 100, Golden Valley, MN 55416-1089
Phone number
(763) 923-2200
Established
Minnesota since 03/13/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
57

SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OAK RIDGE ACQUISITION CORPORATIONCORPORATE OWNER
COWAN, BRANDON JAMESEVP, CCO5404862
EKMAN, JOHN RICHARDEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1632217
KING, RUSSELL STUARTCHAIRMAN, CEO & DIRECTOR1703706
RIP, OLGAFINOP5440553
RUMBLE, JULIE ANN MACYVP, OPERATIONS MANAGER2643309

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,500
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 668,581,099

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration2

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Company Information


THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 42941Golden Valley, MN 55416-1089

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