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Nations Financial Group, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$4,599,346,072

Clients

5,525

29% high-net-worth

Advisors

96

of 96 employees

Firm type

Multi-team

30-300 advisors or >$3B in AUM

Clients per advisor

58

Typical

Average account size

$832,461

About

Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides advisory services to a broad client base that includes individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate/business clients. Services described in the brochure include discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting and 3(38) 401(k) model portfolios, third‑party manager programs, one‑time financial consulting, and a wrap account option.

The firm maintains a menu of in‑house model portfolios—asset allocation, equity, tactical, income, and a five‑tier 401(k) lineup—managed on varying risk profiles from conservative to aggressive, and IARs may select or recommend third‑party managers as part of a client’s solution. IARs employ a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative and tactical methods and may implement strategies that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, options (including covered calls), margin, and ETF‑based long/short tactical approaches.

NFGI is dually registered and operates a FINRA‑registered broker/dealer and an insurance general agency, and a majority of its IARs are approved to act as registered representatives—an arrangement that is less common among enterprise advisers and that allows clients to receive advice either on a fee basis or through commission‑based brokerage. The firm’s clearing and custody relationships (including a clearing arrangement with Wells Fargo Clearing Services and access to Schwab custody), use of cash‑sweep and securities‑based loan programs, and related economic benefits to the firm and its IARs are distinctive operational features that can affect execution, lending options, and potential conflicts of interest to consider.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Consulting services charged on a one-time basis, fee varies and is negotiated per client agreement.

Percentage

$0+: Up to 2.25% for discretionary, non-discretionary, and sub-adviser advisory accounts (additional transaction or trading costs may apply) $0+: Up to 2.50% for all-inclusive wrap accounts (NFGI Wrap) where transaction costs are included in the fee $0+: 0.10% - 0.30% for NFGI 401K Portfolios offered as 3(38) manager $0+: Up to 1.50% for NFGI Portfolios, may be discounted by the IAR

Commissions

Commissions earned by IARs acting as registered representatives on securities transactions in commission-based brokerage accounts.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000

Main office location

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

3925 Fountains Blvd Ne, Suite 200

Cedar Rapids IA 52411, United States

Number of offices

40

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Christie M

Series 66

Berwyn, PA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Christie Mccoy is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Nations Financial Group, Inc. with one year of experience. Prior to joining Nations Financial Group, she worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and has held roles in education and retail. Nations Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporate clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with various advisory services. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies incorporating both in-house and third-party manager options across multiple risk profiles.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Elizabeth P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Wayne, PA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Elizabeth Pagano is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Nations Financial Group, Inc. She has previously worked at Creative Capital Wealth Management Group, Prudential Advisors, and The Vanguard Group. She is also involved with McCloskey Financial Group as a financial planner. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting solutions through a network of investment adviser representatives who tailor strategies to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Mark G

CFP®, Series 63

Cedar Rapids, IA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Mark Geertsma is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Nations Financial Group, Inc. since 2016 and previously worked at Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C. and BankIowa, where he continues to serve as an SVP and financial advisor. Additionally, he is involved in life and fixed annuity sales through United Life Insurance. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients. The firm employs a range of proprietary model portfolios and outside managers, tailoring investment strategies to client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Jamie M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Jamie McDonald is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Nations Financial Group, Inc. since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Heacock & Jones Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, McDonald is an adjunct professor at Loras College, where he teaches undergraduate courses. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary model portfolios with the option to select outside managers, allowing advisors to tailor strategies based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Rachel W

Series 63, Series 65

Cedar Rapids, IA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Rachel Wehrheim is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been involved with Nations Financial Group and The Wehrheim Group since 2004. Outside of finance, she manages Medicine River Farms, where she serves as head trainer, instructor, and horse show judge in horse and rider training. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing proprietary model portfolios and outside managers tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Rylan D

Series 66

Iowa City, IA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Rylan Devalois is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. based in Iowa City, IA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at MidAmerica Securities since 2003, where he also serves as an office manager. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary model portfolios and outside managers, allowing advisors to tailor strategies to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Wyatt K

Series 66

Dubuque, IA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Wyatt Kelly is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. based in Dubuque, IA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Core Investments Group, Inc., Duluth Trading Co, Aldi, and Loras College. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary model portfolios with the option to select outside managers, allowing advisors to tailor recommendations based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Gregory W

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Estero, FL

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Gregory Wolfe is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Estero, FL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Nations Financial Group since 1998. Nations Financial Group provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, implementing investment strategies through proprietary model portfolios and outside managers tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Robert R

Series 63, Series 65

Naples, FL

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Robert Russell Jr. is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Naples, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Nations Financial Group since 2005. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of proprietary model portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, tailoring strategies to client goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Todd H

Series 63, Series 65

Silverdale, WA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Todd Hankins is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Nations Financial Group in 2021, he worked at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, Summit Financial Group Inc., Summit Brokerage Services Inc., and Wells Fargo Advisors. Nations Financial Group provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary model portfolios and outside manager options, with strategies tailored to client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Robert B

Series 63, Series 65

Cartersville, GA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Robert Battin is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Cartersville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Summit Financial Group Inc., and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner of a commercial property business in Silverdale, WA. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach involves proprietary model portfolios combined with outside manager options, allowing advisors to tailor strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Robert F

Series 63, Series 65

Berwyn, PA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Robert Friedman is a financial advisor at Nations Financial Group, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2009 to 2025. Additionally, he owns Viridity Wealth Management, through which he provides investment and advisory services. Nations Financial Group, Inc. offers investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary model portfolios with outside manager options, allowing advisors to tailor strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Matthew V

Series 63, Series 66

Cedar Rapids, IA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Matthew Vawter is a financial advisor at Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Nations Financial Group since 1999. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing proprietary model portfolios and outside managers tailored to client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Edward D

Series 63, Series 65

Wayne, PA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Edward D'entremont Jr. is a financial advisor at Nations Financial Group, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent involved in the sales of life insurance, long-term care insurance, and annuities. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing proprietary model portfolios alongside outside managers to tailor strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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Joena R

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Scottsdale, AZ

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Joena Russell is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Nations Financial Group, Inc. She previously worked at Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors, LPL Financial, Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, and Jefferson National Financial Corp. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing a rental property in Scottsdale, AZ. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing proprietary model portfolios alongside outside managers tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Wealth management
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