Nicholas Messer
Nicholas Messer is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, based in Kalamazoo, MI, with 11 years of industry experience. Nicholas operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 97,702 clients with $60B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Kestra Advisory Services' (Kestra AS) fees for managing your investments are a percentage of the value of your portfolio, up to a maximum of 2.5% per year. The exact percentage is determined by your advisor based on factors like the size of your account, the type of account (e.g., retirement), the services you receive, and the platform you choose. These fees are negotiable.
Kestra AS offers different advisory platforms with varying program fees that are deducted from the client fee you negotiate with your advisor. These platforms include AdvisorEnterprise, Horizon, and AdvisorChoice. Each platform has different features, costs, and minimum account sizes.
There are also third-party managed solutions available through platforms like Focus Partners Advisor Solutions, Symmetry Partners, SEI and AssetMark.
Location
6100 Stadium Dr., Kalamazoo, MI, 49009
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Nicholas is an Investment Advisor Representative with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC since 2016, dedicating up to full-time hours. He is also a Financial Research & Systems Analyst and Partner/Financial Advisor at The Wiser Financial Group, spending about a quarter of his time on investment research, assisting advisors, and giving financial advice. Nicholas also owns rental property, spending minimal time on property management.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
Kestra Investment Services, LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Transamerica Financial Advisors, INCBroker
State Registrations17 states
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