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David Nicholas

36 Years of Experience
Scottsboro, AL
3 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

David Nicholas is a registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Scottsboro, AL, with 36 years of industry experience. David is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 6 more. Their firm serves 361,213 clients with $140B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3940 advisors
Number of Clients
361,213 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$384K average
Assets Under Management
$138.7B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.25%

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Location

202 S Broad St., Scottsboro, AL, 35768

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Customer Dispute
March 2009
Denied
Customer Dispute
December 2007
Settled
Customer Dispute
October 2000
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

David owns Nicholas Financial Services LLC, spending about half his time there, and is involved in several real estate ventures including Nicholas Properties LLC, Nicholas Property B&B, and The Loft on Laurel. He also sells fixed insurance and is a trustee for a family trust, dedicating minimal time to each.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
February 2026 - Present · 8 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
February 2026 - Present · 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Kovack Advisors, INC.
June 2011 - February 2026 · 14 yrs 8 mos
Kovack Securities INC.Broker
June 2011 - February 2026 · 14 yrs 8 mos
Edward Jones
June 1992 - May 2011 · 18 yrs 11 mos
Edward JonesBroker
January 1990 - May 2011 · 21 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations20 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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