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David Nicholson

27 Years of Experience
Los Angeles, CA
Broker

David Nicholson is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Los Angeles, CA, with 27 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 1,327,695 clients with $610B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
14703 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$606.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
  • Cash Flow Analysis — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Education Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Retirement Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Risk Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Wealth Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Divorce Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Special Needs Analysis — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Sports & Entertainment — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Business Owner Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.

The total fee per engagement can range up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000, up to $12,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000, and up to $25,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000. Fees are subject to negotiation and may vary.

One-Time Plan:Up to $25,000
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Location

1999 Avenue of the Stars, Ste 2200, Los Angeles, CA, 90067

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
February 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors
February 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Signature Estate Securities, LLCBroker
August 2023 - September 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
November 2018 - August 2023 · 4 yrs 9 mos
Seia
April 2018 - September 2024 · 6 yrs 5 mos
Signator Investors, INC.Broker
August 2017 - November 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos
Bma Securities, LLCBroker
August 2013 - June 2017 · 3 yrs 10 mos
City National Securities, INC.
August 2012 - February 2013 · 6 mos
City National Securities, INC.Broker
July 2006 - February 2013 · 6 yrs 7 mos
Afa Advisor Services LLC
June 2006 - July 2006 · 1 mo
Afa Financial Group, LLCBroker
December 2005 - July 2006 · 7 mos
Wedbush Morgan Securities INC.Broker
September 2002 - January 2006 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
August 1999 - December 2001 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Waterhouse Securities, INC.Broker
November 1996 - July 1999 · 2 yrs 8 mos
State Registrations1 state
CA
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Exams
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