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Victor Bierman Iv

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES

COLUMBUS, OH

·CRD# 7589544·4 years experience

Professional Summary

Victor Bierman IV, who also goes by VIctor Bierman, is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio. Victor is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Victor has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Victor Bierman

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Years of Experience

4 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 11173

RIA

BD

One Nationwide Plaza Mailing Code: 01-17-402, Columbus, OH 43215

April 29, 2025 - Present

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 11173

RIA

BD

One Nationwide Plaza Mailing Code: 01-17-402, Columbus, OH 43215

April 29, 2025 - Present

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 142373

RIA

Columbus, OH

November 2, 2023 - April 29, 2025

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 7110

BD

Columbus, OH

August 12, 2022 - April 29, 2025

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Current Firm

NS

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, INC. | NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 11173 / SEC#: 801-69260, 8-12500

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/2008 Approved)

BD

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

One Nationwide Plaza Mailing Code: 01-17-402, Columbus, OH 43215

Mailing Address

One Nationwide Plaza 1-33-401, Columbus, OH 43215

Phone Number

(888) 753-7364

Established

Delaware since 10/09/2007

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

26

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NSLLC FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (7/16/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
NFS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.	MANAGING MEMBER	—
ANIANO, JOSEPH NICHOLAS	BOARD MANAGER	4303290
FLAGLER, TAMMARA E.	PRESIDENT	5652398
GINNAN, STEVEN A.	BOARD MANAGER	6984613
JESTICE, KEVIN THOMAS	BOARD MANAGER	5363377
ROSWELL, EWAN THEODORE	AVP, FINANCE CONTROLLERSHIP-NF AND FINOP	3056545
SEVERSON, JAMES RICHARD	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	4347559

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

10

Arbitration

3

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Other business activities

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--Position: Seller Company/Employer: Ebay Location: Columbus, OH Start Date: 03/01/2025 Hours Devoted Monthly: 5 Hours During Trading Hours: 0 Investment Related: No

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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NS

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, INC. | NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 11173 / SEC#: 801-69260, 8-12500

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/2008 Approved)

BD

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago 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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

RR

Alabama
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Alabama
(6/24/2025)

RR

Alaska
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Alaska
(6/24/2025)

RR

Arizona
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Arizona
(7/7/2025)

RR

Arkansas
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Arkansas
(6/24/2025)

RR

California
(6/24/2025)

IAR

California
(6/24/2025)

RR

Colorado
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Colorado
(6/24/2025)

RR

Connecticut
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Connecticut
(6/24/2025)

RR

Delaware
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Delaware
(6/24/2025)

RR

District of Columbia
(6/24/2025)

IAR

District of Columbia
(12/26/2025)

RR

Florida
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Florida
(6/25/2025)

RR

Georgia
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Georgia
(6/26/2025)

RR

Hawaii
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Hawaii
(6/24/2025)

RR

Idaho
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Idaho
(6/24/2025)

RR

Illinois
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Illinois
(6/24/2025)

RR

Indiana
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Indiana
(6/24/2025)

RR

Iowa
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Iowa
(6/24/2025)

RR

Kansas
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Kansas
(6/24/2025)

RR

Kentucky
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Kentucky
(6/24/2025)

RR

Louisiana
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Louisiana
(6/30/2025)

RR

Maine
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Maine
(6/24/2025)

RR

Maryland
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Maryland
(6/24/2025)

RR

Massachusetts
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Massachusetts
(8/1/2025)

RR

Michigan
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Michigan
(6/24/2025)

RR

Minnesota
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Minnesota
(6/24/2025)

RR

Mississippi
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Mississippi
(6/24/2025)

RR

Missouri
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Missouri
(6/24/2025)

RR

Montana
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Montana
(6/24/2025)

RR

Nebraska
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Nebraska
(6/24/2025)

RR

Nevada
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Nevada
(6/25/2025)

RR

New Hampshire
(6/24/2025)

IAR

New Hampshire
(6/24/2025)

RR

New Jersey
(6/24/2025)

IAR

New Jersey
(6/24/2025)

RR

New Mexico
(6/24/2025)

IAR

New Mexico
(6/25/2025)

RR

New York
(6/24/2025)

IAR

New York
(6/24/2025)

RR

North Carolina
(6/24/2025)

IAR

North Carolina
(6/24/2025)

RR

North Dakota
(6/24/2025)

IAR

North Dakota
(7/3/2025)

RR

Ohio
(4/29/2025)

IAR

Ohio
(4/29/2025)

RR

Oklahoma
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Oklahoma
(6/24/2025)

RR

Oregon
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Oregon
(6/24/2025)

RR

Pennsylvania
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(6/24/2025)

RR

Puerto Rico
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Puerto Rico
(6/24/2025)

RR

Rhode Island
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Rhode Island
(6/24/2025)

RR

South Carolina
(6/24/2025)

IAR

South Carolina
(6/24/2025)

RR

South Dakota
(6/24/2025)

IAR

South Dakota
(6/24/2025)

RR

Tennessee
(6/24/2025)

RR

Texas
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Texas
(6/24/2025)

RR

Utah
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Utah
(6/24/2025)

RR

Vermont
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Vermont
(6/24/2025)

RR

Virginia
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Virginia
(6/24/2025)

RR

Washington
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Washington
(6/24/2025)

RR

West Virginia
(6/24/2025)

IAR

West Virginia
(6/27/2025)

RR

Wisconsin
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Wisconsin
(6/24/2025)

RR

Wyoming
(6/24/2025)

IAR

Wyoming
(6/24/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2023About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 2023About the Series 65 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2025About the Series 7TO exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2022About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Apr 2022About the SIE exam

FINRA

SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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