Nicholas Elsmo is a registered investment advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, based in Darien, CT, with 14 years of industry experience. Nicholas operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management. Their firm serves 1,055,400 clients with $350B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $250K | 1.45% |
| $250K - $500K | 1.30% |
| $500K - $1000K | 1.15% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.00% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.75% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.65% |
| $10.0M - $15.0M | 0.55% |
| $15.0M - $25.0M | 0.50% |
| $25.0M - $50.0M | 0.40% |
| $50M+ | 0.30% |
The Advisory Fee rate for assets invested in the Fixed Income Advisory Program (FIAP) is 0.70%. The Advisory Fee rate for assets invested in the Liquidity Management Strategy (LMS) is 0.40%. Effective November 10, 2025 the Advisory Fee rate for new LMS investors and LMS proposals dated on or after November 10, 2025 will be 0.60%.
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Darien, CT
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Nicholas is an employee of both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank since October 2022. As an employee of JPMorgan Bank, he can offer bank products and services, including deposit and credit products.
Employment History
Current Registrations
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Previous Registrations
Fisher Investments
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
State Registrations53 states
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