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Brett Alexander Nussen

Investment Adviser Representative at Willow Creek Financial

San Diego, CACRD #6562336Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
11 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Brett Alexander Nussen is an investment adviser representative with Willow Creek Financial in San Diego, CA, where they have been registered since 2020. They have worked in the securities industry since 2015 and were previously registered with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in California and Texas.

Office

9820 Willow Creek Road, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92131

Advisors at this office: 4

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California, Texas

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 5/30/2020
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 1/9/2016
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 7/29/2019
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 11/14/2015

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Willow Creek FinancialCurrent
9/8/2020 – San Diego, CA
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services,llc
6/10/2020 – 9/24/2020San Diego, CA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
    Nov 2015 – Jun 2019Milwaukee, WI
  2. Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC
    Nov 2015 – Sep 2020San Diego, CA
  3. FTS Promotions
    Aug 2015 – Mar 2017San Diego, CA
  4. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company
    Dec 2016 – Jun 2019Milwaukee, WI
  5. Andrew Cook
    Jun 2019 – Sep 2020San Diego, CA
  6. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company
    Aug 2019 – Sep 2020Milwaukee, WI
  7. Michael Joseph Brownlow
    Apr 2020 – no end date reportedSan Diego, CA
  8. Orin Green Financial
    Sep 2020 – no end date reportedSan Diego, CA

Official records & sources

Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Willow Creek Financial

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Planning (comprehensive, customized solutions), Investing (unbiased, independent strategies), and Retirement (peace of mind, plain and simple).

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers
Firm areas of expertise
FiduciaryFinancial PlanningInvestingRetirementIndependent Advice

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCharitable Organizations

Firm assets under management

$500M–$1B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
4
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
1
Main office:
San Diego, CA
SEC file number:
801-108776

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of March 13, 2026

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Other advisors at Willow Creek Financial

3 other advisors in the directory

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