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Michael Nichols

27 Years of Experience
Marion, IL
Broker

Michael Nichols is a registered investment advisor at Prospera Financial Services, INC., based in Marion, IL, with 27 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 19,103 clients with $12B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
283 advisors
Number of Clients
19,103 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$651K average
Assets Under Management
$12.4B

Fee Structure

Prospera Financial Services offers investment management through various programs. The fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable, but the maximum annual fee is 2.15%. The specific fee and services are agreed upon in an advisory agreement. Fees are typically deducted from your account. Some programs may have additional fees, such as transaction costs or sub-account fees. Prospera also participates in revenue sharing with custodians and other third parties, which creates a conflict of interest.

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Location

1616 West Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

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

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Other Business Activities

Michael is associated with Cutter Advisors since 2013, dedicating all of his time to the firm. The business operates in Ballwin, MO; Marion, IL; and Columbia, MO.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Prospera Financial Services, INC.Broker
May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos
Prospera Financial Services, INC.
May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Cutter & Company, INC.Broker
May 2004 - May 2025 · 21 yrs
Cutter & Company, INC.
May 2004 - May 2025 · 21 yrs
Morgan Stanley
January 2002 - May 2004 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
November 2001 - May 2004 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
July 1998 - December 2001 · 3 yrs 5 mos
State Registrations14 states
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