Dubuque, IA Office

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Nations Financial Group, Inc.

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Firm-wide stats for Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Total advisors

90

Across 33 offices

Clients per advisor

61 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$832,461 High

HNW client ratio

29% High

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.

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Expertise

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

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Location

40 Main St., Suite 103

Dubuque IA 52001

Advisors at this office

5

Advisors at this office

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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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Joseph B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Dubuque, IA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Joseph Bernardi is a CFP® with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Nations Financial Group, Inc. since 2019 and previously worked at Wunderlich Securities, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Bernardi serves as President of Bernardi Group, LLC, where he acts as an investment advisor. 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 to tailor investment 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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Robert L

CFP®, Series 63

Dubuque, IA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Robert Lee Jr. is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Nations Financial Group, Inc. since 2019. Prior to this, he worked at Wunderlich Securities, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and broker of a real estate brokerage firm and owns an accounting and tax services company, as well as an attorney office specializing in real estate closings, probate, and estate planning. 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 and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives, supported by dual registration as an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-registered broker/dealer.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Dubuque, IA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Kevin Dietzel is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Dubuque, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Steele Capital Management, Global Portfolio Strategies, and Prudential Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee overseeing the endowment for an assisted living facility. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and employs various investment strategies, allowing advisors to tailor solutions with both in-house and third-party managers.

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

Series 66

Dubuque, IA

Nations Financial Group, Inc.

Sawyer Marquardt is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Dubuque, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Nations Financial Group, he was employed at Core Investments Group and has worked in several other roles including positions at Sherwin-Williams and Loras College. Nations Financial Group, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporate clients, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services. The firm’s approach includes a variety of in-house model portfolios and third-party manager programs, utilizing multiple investment strategies tailored to different risk profiles.

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