Mark Nehra has been Chief Compliance Officer of BDFS Capital since December 2018, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns under 5% of the firm. Mark Nehra holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Detroit and an MBA from SUNY Buffalo.
BDFS Capital LLC is a Rehoboth Beach, DE firm with $411M under management, 762 clients and 7 advisers in one office, as of its July 2026 filing.
Mark Nehra is Chief Compliance Officer of Black Diamond Financial Solutions. He has been involved in wealth management since 2008 and joined the firm in 2017, after thirty-two years in the chemical industry in roles in New York and Delaware. He works with individuals, families and closely held business owners on financial planning, and is a past President of the Delaware chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals.
Mark Nehra’s longest registration is the current one, 9 years at BDFS Capital since 2017. Before joining BDFS Capital in 2017, Mark Nehra was registered through Waddell & Reed and Metlife Securities Inc.
- BDFS Capital LLCCurrent– present · 9 yearsRehoboth Beach, DE · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 287680
- Waddell & Reed– · 4 yearsYardley, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 866
- Metlife Securities Inc.– · 4 yearsNewark, DE · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 14251
Professional designations
Listed by BDFS Capital
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Mark Nehra is registered as an investment adviser representative in Delaware, since July 2017.
- DelawareSince 20 July 2017
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 26 May 2009 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 31 July 2008 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 29 May 2008 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 23 April 2008 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Mark Anthony Nehra
- CRD
- 5511759
- Firm
- BDFS Capital · CRD 287680
- Role
- Chief Compliance Officer
- Office
- 19409 PLANTATION RD, BLDG. 2 UNIT 1, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2008
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- blackdiamondfs.com
Where does Mark Nehra work?
Mark Nehra has been Chief Compliance Officer of BDFS Capital LLC since December 2018.
Is Mark Nehra a financial advisor?
Yes. Mark Nehra has a current investment-adviser registration in Delaware, through BDFS Capital since July 2017.
How many years of experience does Mark Nehra have?
Mark Nehra has 18 years in the financial industry, since April 2008, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Mark Nehra passed?
Mark Nehra has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in April 2008. FINRA credited Mark Nehra with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Mark Nehra work before BDFS Capital?
Before BDFS Capital, Mark Nehra was registered through Waddell & Reed, November 2012 to July 2017; Metlife Securities Inc., August 2008 to December 2012.
Where is Mark Nehra based?
Mark Nehra’s registered office is in Rehoboth Beach, DE.
Is Mark Nehra registered with FINRA?
No. Mark Nehra has no current broker registration.
Is Mark Nehra a CFP?
BDFS Capital lists Mark Nehra with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Mark Nehra’s record?
Search CRD 5511759 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Mark Nehra’s full registration record.
