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Nicholas Nielsen

19 Years of Experience
Charlotte, NC
BrokerSells Insurance

Nicholas Nielsen is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC, based in Charlotte, NC, with 19 years of industry experience. Nicholas is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 5 more. Their firm serves 508,439 clients with $390B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
6724 advisors
Number of Clients
508,439 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$767K average
Assets Under Management
$390.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.25%

Maximum annual fee percentage is 2.25% of assets under advisement. Specific fees are negotiable with your financial advisor based on time, complexity, and portfolio size.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

3540 Toringdon Way, Ste 200, #330, Charlotte, NC, 28277

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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 ActivitiesSells Insurance

Nicholas provides investment advisory services through Independent Advisor Alliance and its DBA, Know My Plan, dedicating full-time hours to these activities. He also offers life and long-term care solutions through The Cason Group and Highland Capital Brokerage, spending a few hours per week on these insurance-related activities, and is the author of the book Visual Finance, spending minimal time on it.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC
January 2026 - Present · 9 mos
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
January 2026 - Present · 9 mos
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLCBroker
September 2017 - February 2026 · 8 yrs 5 mos
Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC
September 2017 - January 2026 · 8 yrs 4 mos
Suntrust Advisory Services, INC.
September 2016 - September 2017 · 1 yr
Suntrust Investment Services, INC.Broker
September 2013 - September 2017 · 4 yrs
Suntrust Investment Services, INC.
September 2013 - December 2016 · 3 yrs 3 mos
PNC InvestmentsBroker
June 2010 - September 2013 · 3 yrs 3 mos
PNC Investments
May 2010 - September 2013 · 3 yrs 4 mos
PNC Investments
November 2009 - April 2010 · 5 mos
PNC InvestmentsBroker
November 2009 - April 2010 · 5 mos
Natcity Investments, INC.
September 2009 - November 2009 · 2 mos
Natcity Investments, INC.Broker
October 2008 - November 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo
PNC InvestmentsBroker
October 2006 - February 2008 · 1 yr 4 mos
Fifth Third Securities, INC.Broker
June 2006 - August 2006 · 2 mos
State Registrations26 states
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Exams
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