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      "item": "11.D(5)",
      "question": "Has another federal regulator, a state regulator, or a foreign financial regulator ever denied, suspended, or revoked the registration or license of the firm or an advisory affiliate, prevented either by order from associating with an investment-related business, or restricted either one's activity?"
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  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/steven-c-nelson-cfp-130218",
  "display_name": "Steven C. Nelson, CFP",
  "summary": "Steven C. Nelson, CFP is a state-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2004, reporting under $25 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 23, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Steven C. Nelson, CFP (CRD 130218): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
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      "q": "How is Steven C. Nelson, CFP compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Steven C. Nelson, CFP reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The amounts are in Item 5 of its Form ADV Part 2A brochure."
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    {
      "q": "Is Steven C. Nelson, CFP registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Steven C. Nelson, CFP is a state-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2004. Status as filed: APPROVED. CRD 130218."
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      "q": "How much does Steven C. Nelson, CFP manage?",
      "a": "Steven C. Nelson, CFP reports $1,652,344 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 23, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
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      "q": "What types of clients does Steven C. Nelson, CFP serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (21)."
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      "q": "Does Steven C. Nelson, CFP report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "Reports 1 disclosure item on Form ADV Item 11: yes answers to 11.D(5) (another regulator's denial, suspension, or revocation of a registration or license, bar, or restriction). Each question covers the firm and its advisory affiliates, and one event can produce several yes answers. The detail of any item is on the firm's public record on IAPD: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/130218"
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  "source": {
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    "operator": "BH Monitor Services, LLC",
    "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
    "credit": "AdvisorCensus (advisorcensus.com), from SEC Form ADV data"
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