Kenneth Nesler has been Executive Officer of Fortress Financial Solutions since June 2016, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns under 5% of the firm. Kenneth Nesler studied at Northwood University.
Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC is a Tucson, AZ firm with $142M under management, 279 clients and 8 advisers in one office, as of its April 2026 filing.
Ken Nesler is Advisor of Fortress. He is a partner of Fortress and a member of its Investment Committee. His financial service experience spans over forty years and includes investment management, financial planning, trust administration, and charitable gift planning.
Kenneth Nesler’s longest registration was 8 years at Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC (2016–2025). Before joining Fortress Financial Solutions in 2025, Kenneth Nesler was registered through Sunrise Wealth Management, LLC and Sunrise Capital Management, LLC.
- – present · 1 yearOro Valley, AZ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 143969
- Sunrise Wealth Management, LLC– · 8 yearsTucson, AZ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 120385
- Sunrise Capital Management, LLC– · under a yearTucson, AZ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 140666
- Raskob Kambourian Financial Advisors LTD– · 6 yearsTucson, AZ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105047
Professional designations
Listed by Fortress Financial Solutions
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Kenneth Nesler is registered as an investment adviser representative in Arizona, since March 2025.
- ArizonaSince 6 March 2025
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 4 June 1993 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Kenneth Gene Nesler
- CRD
- 834056
- Firm
- Fortress Financial Solutions · CRD 143969
- Role
- Executive Officer
- Office
- Oro Valley, AZ
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- September 2001
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- fortresscompany.com
Where does Kenneth Nesler work?
Kenneth Nesler has been Executive Officer of Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC since June 2016.
Is Kenneth Nesler a financial advisor?
Yes. Kenneth Nesler has a current investment-adviser registration in Arizona, through Fortress Financial Solutions since February 2025.
How many years of experience does Kenneth Nesler have?
Kenneth Nesler has 25 years in the financial industry, since September 2001, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Kenneth Nesler passed?
Kenneth Nesler passed the Series 65 in June 1993.
Where did Kenneth Nesler work before Fortress Financial Solutions?
Before Fortress Financial Solutions, Kenneth Nesler was registered through Sunrise Wealth Management, LLC, September 2008 to December 2016; Sunrise Capital Management, LLC, January 2008 to December 2008; Raskob Kambourian Financial Advisors LTD, July 2001 to February 2008.
Where is Kenneth Nesler based?
Kenneth Nesler’s registered office is in Oro Valley, AZ.
Is Kenneth Nesler registered with FINRA?
No. Kenneth Nesler has no current broker registration.
Is Kenneth Nesler a CFP?
Fortress Financial Solutions lists Kenneth Nesler with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Kenneth Nesler’s record?
Search CRD 834056 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Kenneth Nesler’s full registration record.
