Joseph
Nilsen

World Investment Advisors, LLC

CRD#6686280
Investment Advisor
in Scottsdale, AZ

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About this Advisor

Joseph Nilsen is a financial advisor based in Scottsdale, Arizona, working with World Investment Advisors, LLC. Joseph has previously held positions at The Vanguard Group, Inc, The Hershey Company, Memoryblue, Dickey'S, Lockton Companies LLC, Lockton Investment Securities, LLC, Infosys Bpm, Lessard Wealth Management, Lockton Investment Advisors LLC, Creative Planning, LLC, Sequoia Consulting Group, Pensionmark Financial Group, and Pensionmark Securities, LLC. Joseph has passed the Series 63 and Series 66 regulatory exams and is registered to provide services in Arizona. Currently, Joseph is part of World Investment Advisors, LLC, which operates out of Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm has 73 offices and 413 employees. The firm manages assets totaling $56.3 billion and serves charitable organizations and high-net-worth individuals. The services offered by the firm include financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, portfolio management for institutional clients, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers, and educational seminars. The fee structure at World Investment Advisors, LLC includes asset-based, hourly, and fixed fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 63, Series 66, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Services Offered

Financial planning services, Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses, Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients, Pension consulting services, Selection of other advisers, Educational seminars/workshops

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees

Office Location

Scottsdale, AZ

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World Investment Advisors, LLC Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$56,284,395,644

AZ Average: $7,578,581,321
Total Number of Employees

413

AZ Average: 43
Total Number of Accounts

25,897

AZ Average: 3,727
Average Account Size

$2,173,394

AZ Average: $2,033,427

Investment Advisory Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pension consulting services
  • Selection of other advisers
  • Educational seminars/workshops

Joseph Nilsen Work History

2022 - Present (3 years)

Sequoia Consulting Group

2022 - Present (3 years)

Pensionmark Financial Group

2022 - 2024 (2 years)

Pensionmark Securities, LLC

2021 - 2021 (< 1 year)

Lockton Companies LLC

2021 - 2021 (< 1 year)

Lockton Investment Securities, LLC

2021 - 2021 (< 1 year)

Lockton Investment Advisors LLC

2021 - 2022 (1 year)

Creative Planning, LLC

2020 - 2020 (< 1 year)

Infosys Bpm

2020 - 2021 (1 year)

Lessard Wealth Management

2016 - 2020 (4 years)

The Vanguard Group, Inc

2016 - 2016 (< 1 year)

Dickey'S

2015 - 2016 (1 year)

The Hershey Company

2015 - 2015 (< 1 year)

Memoryblue

Disclosures

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Financial Advisors at World Investment Advisors, LLC

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Saint Petersburg, FL
Susan Hixson
Westborough, MA
Lindsay Black
Tempe, AZ
Thomas Ming
Bakersfield, CA
Anthony Silva
Glendale, AZ
Catherine Mcgrath
Lakewood Ranch, FL
Walter Salyer
San Antonio, TX
Nathaniel Louderback
Pflugerville, TX

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