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CFP
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CFP

Derek Nichols

19 Years of Experience
Glen Ellyn, IL
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Derek Nichols is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Strategic Advisers LLC, based in Glen Ellyn, IL, with 19 years of industry experience. Derek is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 2,401,763 clients with $1400B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
16982 advisors
Number of Clients
2,401,763 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$570K average
Assets Under Management
$1370.1B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Planning is included in investment management
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $100K0.85%
$100K - $250K0.80%
$250K+0.70%

Rates shown are the standard maximum gross advisory fees for plans with less than 20% employee enrollment. For plans with greater than 20% enrollment, the tiers are 0.80% for the first $100K, 0.70% for $100K-$250K, and 0.60% for assets over $250K. Fees are subject to a plan credit amount that reduces the gross fee.

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Your Portfolio Value
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Location

Glen Ellyn, IL

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
October 1997
Employment History
Current Registrations
Strategic Advisers LLC
March 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC
February 2007 - Present · 19 yrs 8 mos
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
February 2007 - Present · 19 yrs 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors
July 2018 - March 2025 · 6 yrs 8 mos
Strategic Advisers LLC
November 2007 - July 2018 · 10 yrs 8 mos
State Registrations4 states
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