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Kenneth NelsonAIFA®, CRPS®, CRPC®, AIF®Edelman Financial Engines, LLC - tariktest10604 Bent Twig DriveRaleigh, NC 27613
Experience35 Years
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Fee StructureFee-Based
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Kenneth Nelson
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Kenneth NelsonAIFA®, CRPS®, CRPC®, AIF®
Edelman Financial Engines, LLC - tariktest
About Kenneth Nelson
Ken Nelson started in the investment industry in Manhattan immediately after the crash of 1987. He earned an Engineering degree from Tufts University and has very strong quantitative skills as evidenced by his perfect Math SAT score, and State Chess Championship. He became a branch manager of a major brokerage firm at age 26, one of the youngest in his firms history.

Ken has provided economic commentary on TV and radio since 1990. He can be heard in the Triangle on 680AM. Ken earned his MBA (3.9 GPA) from Duke University in 2001. At graduation, Ken was asked by his Professors to return and guest lecture. Ken has guest lectured at Duke in the MBA program and Olli Program. Prior to the Covid pandemic in 2020, Ken taught a class on "The History of Money and Financial Markets" in the Olli Program. He is in the process of turning his course into a book.

Ken has utilized Duke, UNC,and NC State Phd candidates, Masters candidates and undergraduates as interns since 1991. They help Ken with his academic research in the financial markets.

Ken and his fiance' have 10 children and 6 grandchildren. Ken coached boys and girls soccer at the recreational, Challenge and Classic level periodically from 1992 - 2012 (mostly with CASL). Ken loves soccer, chess, skiing, history, and investments. While Ken has 35 years in the industry, he hopes to work 35 more. His investment practice is a family affair. His fiance' and son also work in the investment practice.
About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC - tariktest
We are a committed group of professionals dedicated to providing superior investment advice to our corporate and high net worth clients. We average over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. We strive to provide the best, most professional and personalized service possible. We act honestly, with pride and integrity, and always in the best interest of our clients. We earn our clients trust and respect. We believe our knowledge, combined with the exceptional service we provide, ensure our clients are proud to recommend us to their family members, colleagues and friends.

Also located at 9121 Anson Way, Suite #204, Raleigh NC, 27615
Qualifications
CRD# 1780923Firm CRD# 30613Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 63, 65
Compensation/Fee
Fee-Based, Hourly, Commissions, Flat Fee, Based on Assets
Office Location
10604 Bent Twig Drive,Raleigh,NC 27613
Phone Number
919-845-3339

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