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Bryan Nelson
Financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services
Bryan Nelson has worked in the financial industry for 25 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After five years at Columbia Management Investment Advisers and five years at Bofa Advisors, Bryan joined Ameriprise Financial Services in 2015, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 2437 advisors with offices in Minneapolis, and one of 2209 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience25 years (since 2001)
How that compares ?Top 23% by experience in Minneapolis
Office901 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55402
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$471,167
Advisors at the firm12,970
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Ameriprise Financial Services
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publicationsEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2015 – nowAmeriprise Financial Services, LLCCurrent firm
- 2010 – 2014
- 2005 – 2010Bofa Advisors, LLCPreviously
- Apr 2004 – Apr 2005Columbia Management Advisors, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Bryan
Tailored to Bryan’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Bryan
How do I contact Bryan?
Call Ameriprise Financial Services at 612-671-3131 and ask for Bryan Nelson. Bryan works from the Minneapolis, MN office.
How long has Bryan been a financial advisor?
Bryan has been in the industry since 2001, about 25 years. Top 23% by experience in Minneapolis.
What licenses does Bryan hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Bryan a fiduciary?
Bryan is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Bryan paid?
Ameriprise Financial Services reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Bryan for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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