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Nelson Advisory Services, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$0

Clients

0

Advisors

3

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

0

Very Low

Average account size

About

Nelson Advisory Services, Inc. (NAS) began offering advisory services in 2025 and provides investment management and financial planning through percentage‑of‑AUM, flat‑fee planning, and hourly planning arrangements. Although the firm’s brochure lists individuals, trusts, pension plans and other institutional clients as eligible, NAS reported $0 in assets under management and no client accounts as of September 1, 2025.

The firm’s stated investment approach emphasizes diversification, consistency, and long-term track records, with a focus on large, dividend‑paying companies and a practice of screening for investments with at least a 20‑year verifiable history. NAS uses Morningstar analysis and portfolio overviews, generally operates on a non‑discretionary basis for AUM services, and may allocate portions of portfolios to third‑party or sub‑advisers for discretionary management.

NAS’s brochure highlights several atypical features for a firm in this category: it is under common control with Nelson Ivest Brokerage Services (NIBS), its adviser representatives are also registered representatives of that broker‑dealer and are licensed to offer variable annuities, and insurance business is routed through a sister entity (Nelson Investment Planning Services). The firm also discloses selection of other advisers, occasional “trade away” activity using prime brokers, and identical compensation practices across its advisory and broker‑dealer activities—arrangements that the brochure notes can create potential conflicts and are managed through disclosure and internal procedures.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee planning from $100 to $10,000 depending on scope of services

Percentage

$0 - $999,999: 1.5% - 1.8% $1,000,000 - $2,499,999: 1.0% - 1.5% $2,500,000+: Negotiable

Project-based

$200 to $1,000 per hour

Other

Fee-only: Flat fee planning ranging from $100 to $10,000 based on scope of services; hourly planning from $200 to $1,000 per hour

Main office location

Nelson Advisory Services, Inc.

423 Country Club Dr.

Winter Park FL 32789, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Florida

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Chester C

Series 66

Winter Park, FL

Nelson Advisory Services, Inc.

Chester Cowart is a financial advisor at Nelson Advisory Services, Inc. in Winter Park, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Nelson Ivest Brokerage Services, Inc. and Nelson Investment Planning Services, Inc., as well as positions outside finance at Valencia College and in the restaurant industry. Nelson Advisory Services, Inc. offers investment management and financial planning services with a focus on diversification and long-term investing in dividend-paying companies, utilizing Morningstar analysis and a combination of non-discretionary management and sub-adviser allocations.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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Kristin C

CFP®

Winter Park, FL

Nelson Advisory Services, Inc.

Kristin Castello is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. She currently works at Nelson Advisory Services, Inc. and has prior experience at RSM US LLP and the University of Florida. Outside of advisory work, she prepares individual tax returns as a CPA during tax season. Nelson Advisory Services, Inc. offers investment management and financial planning with a focus on diversification and long-term, dividend-paying companies. The firm serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients and operates under common control with affiliated brokerage and insurance entities.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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Joel G

CFP®, Series 66

Winter Park, FL

Nelson Advisory Services, Inc.

Joel Garris is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Nelson Advisory Services, Inc. and has held roles at affiliated firms including Nelson Financial Planning, Inc., Nelson Investment Planning Services, Inc., and Nelson Ivest Brokerage Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is president and owner of Garris Investments, LLC, a non-investment business entity, and serves as trustee and executor for several trusts and estates. Nelson Advisory Services, Inc. provides investment management and financial planning services, focusing on diversification and long-term investments in dividend-paying companies. The firm operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis and may use third-party sub-advisers for portfolio management.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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