How We Work
Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. Our goal is to educate individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.
Peter J. Nelson
Managing Partner & Financial Advisor
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Peter Nelson helps individuals, families, executives and business owners work toward their financial goals and enhance their quality of life today and throughout retirement. He specializes in financial planning, retirement income planning and investment management.
Peter obtained his BS Business/Finance from the University of Vermont and holds an Industrial Engineering degree from North Carolina State University. Peter is a Registered Representative with Securities America, Inc. and a Registered Investment Advisor Representative with Securities America Advisors Inc. He holds the Series 7, 66 and Life, Health & LTC Insurance Licenses. Additionally, Peter is a member of the Professional Financial Planner Association in Charlotte NC.
Peter resides in Hickory NC with his wife Ann and two active young adults, Holly and Nic. They are active at Corinth Reformed Church, the YMCA and other activities with friends. Nic just started his Freshman year at Appalachian State University and Holly is a senior in high school.
Peter has a passion for community service and is very active in helping to improve the quality of life for all. He has served as Lake Hickory Rotary Club President and chair of The Leader In Me- Accelerating Good to Great 4 All Catawba County and was awarded Volunteer of the Year to the YMCA. Additional time permitting, he enjoys outdoors activities including landscaping, hiking, sailing, water sports, and volleyball.
John C. Nelson
Founder, Partner & Financial Advisor
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John Nelson has over 40 years of personal investing experience. He is a Registered Principal with Securities America, Inc. and Registered Investment Advisor Representative with Securities America Advisors, Inc.
John was the past president of Capital Concepts, a Rochester NY financial planning firm, and worked for 20 years in various managerial positions in industrial marketing and business planning. He earned a BS in Electrical Engineering and a MBA from Michigan State University.
John serves on the Board of the Western Piedmont Symphony, has served as an Elder of First Presbyterian Church, an Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce and as a board member of Catawba Valley YMCA and Lake Hickory Rotary Club. John enjoys travelling, swimming, concerts, theatre, golf and hiking with his wife, Bev.
Jordan Swink
Director of Client Services
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Jordan Swink joined Spectrum Financials in August of 2022. He graduated from Lenoir Rhyne University with his bachelor’s in finance. He Finished in the top of his class while being very active in many clubs and activities the school offered. He is working toward his series 65 and series 7 license with a long-term goal of becoming a CFP. He is enthusiastic about his work at Spectrum Financial and being a part of the Spectrum Financial team. Jordan is dedicated to his role with the goal of providing exceptional client service.