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James Nelson

39 Years of Experience
Cedar Rapids, IA
1 DisclosureBroker

James Nelson is a registered investment advisor at Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC., based in Cedar Rapids, IA, with 39 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 2,942 clients with $800M in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
229 advisors
Number of Clients
2,942 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$271K average
Assets Under Management
$798.1M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K

Berthel Fisher offers asset management services through various platforms. Fees are based on the amount of assets managed and are negotiable, with a maximum of 2.5% annually. Fees may be charged in advance or arrears, monthly or quarterly. Clients may incur additional charges from third parties, such as mutual fund expenses and IRA fees. Berthel Fisher prohibits purchases of 12b-1 fee-paying share classes in managed accounts. Clients should discuss the costs and benefits of each platform with their advisor to select the most suitable option.

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Location

4201 42nd Street Ne, Suite 100, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Regulatory
March 1993
Final
Other Business Activities

James is involved with Minnesota Valley Investments, providing advisory services and securities through Moloney Securities. He also serves as Treasurer for Korones Hills Golf Club, reviewing financial documents without compensation.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Bfc Planning, INC.
December 2025 - Present · 7 mos
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, INC.Broker
December 2025 - Present · 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Moloney Investment Advisory LLC
March 2016 - December 2016 · 9 mos
Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC
February 2016 - December 2025 · 9 yrs 10 mos
Moloney Securities CO., INC.
March 2014 - April 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Moloney Securities CO., INC.Broker
March 2014 - December 2025 · 11 yrs 9 mos
Minnesota Valley Investment Advisors LLC
January 2014 - September 2014 · 8 mos
Minnesota Valley InvestmentsBroker
October 1989 - March 2014 · 24 yrs 5 mos
Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood IncorporatedBroker
December 1987 - September 1989 · 1 yr 9 mos
John G. Kinnard and Company, IncorporatedBroker
June 1986 - December 1987 · 1 yr 6 mos
State Registrations3 states
MNSDWI
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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