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Nick Gardner

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Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual
📍 Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area, United States

Nick Gardner is a Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual, where he has worked since 2004. He leads Gardner Capital Group and holds CFP®, CLU®, and CLTC® designations. A graduate of The University of Alabama, he was named a Top Financial Security Professional by Forbes in 2025 and 2026.

Outside of work, Nick lives in Vestavia, Alabama, with his wife and two children. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, and golf. A passionate supporter of his alma mater, he actively follows Alabama Football and enjoys coaching his childrens various sports teams.

He was ranked #7 on the 2026 Forbes list of Best-in-State Financial Security Professionals.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Wealth Management Advisor
Location
Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area, United States
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Financial Security
His mission is to help families and businesses attain financial security through comprehensive, long-term planning.
Alabama Football
He is an avid fan of Alabama Football, reflecting his connection to his alma mater, The University of Alabama.
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Career

Work history

7-2004
Wealth Management Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
4-2003 - 10-2003
Online Banking
Southtrust Bank
In the press

Media appearances

Nick Gardner – Northwestern Mutual Profile on Forbes. Featured in Forbes
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Northwestern Mutual – Nick Gardner, CFP (Facebook Page). Featured in Facebook
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Education
1998 - 2002
Bachelor
The University of Alabama
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