BN
CFP
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CFP

Brian Nikulski

30 Years of Experience
Bettendorf, IA
5 Disclosures

Brian Nikulski is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Nikulski Financial, INC., based in Bettendorf, IA, with 30 years of industry experience. Brian operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 5 more. Their firm serves 418 clients with $370M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
6 advisors
Number of Clients
418 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$886K average
Assets Under Management
$370.5M

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M1.50%
$1.0M - $2.0M1.25%
$2.0M - $5.0M1.00%
$5.0M - $7.5M0.80%
$7.5M - $10.0M0.70%
$10.0M - $15.0M0.65%
$15.0M - $20.0M0.60%
$20M+0.50%

Multiple accounts under the same household may be aggregated to reach fee break points.

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Location

4275 Ontario Drive, Bettendorf, IA, 52722

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History

Regulatory History (5)
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Customer Dispute
January 2022
Settled
Customer Dispute
April 2021
Settled
Customer Dispute
April 2019
Award / Judgment
Customer Dispute
December 2018
Settled
Customer Dispute
December 2002
Closed-No Action
Other Business Activities

Brian has a 1% ownership stake in New Innovation, LLC, a real estate holding company, and owns 50% of Whitetail Timber Farms, LLC, a real estate investment company, dedicating minimal time to each. He also serves on the board of Scott County Catholic Schools, spending minimal time on this uncompensated activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Nikulski Financial, INC.
September 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
January 2006 - October 2009 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
January 2006 - October 2009 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.
January 1999 - January 2006 · 7 yrs
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.Broker
September 1995 - January 2006 · 10 yrs 4 mos
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
September 1995 - January 2006 · 10 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations2 states
IATX
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Exams
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