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Donald W. Nicholson

DONALD W. NICHOLSON & ASSOCIATES LTD
WILMINGTON , DE 19810-4434
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CRD#: 1024239
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Professional summary

Donald William Nicholson is a registered financial advisor currently at DONALD W. NICHOLSON & ASSOCIATES LTD located in Wilmington , Delaware.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Donald has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
NICHOLSON DONALD W & ASSOCIATES LTD -REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR - WILMINGTON, DE., AS WELL AS INSURANCE SALES.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 1, 1989 - Present

DONALD W. NICHOLSON & ASSOCIATES LTD

Office #1: 1403 Silverside Road Suite B, Wilmington , DE 19810-4434
RIA
CRD#: 107054
WILMINGTON , DE
Past

December 18, 1996 - March 31, 2005

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 16, 1992 - November 18, 1996

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 16, 1992 - November 18, 1996

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 15, 1989 - April 27, 1992

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 26, 1987 - April 26, 1989

CAREY JAMISON & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 14129
Past

July 7, 1983 - September 1, 1987

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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DONALD W. NICHOLSON & ASSOCIATES LTD
DONALD W. NICHOLSON & ASSOCIATES LTD | NICHOLSON DONALD W & ASSOCIATES LTD

CRD#: 107054 / SEC#: 801-56986

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/26/1999 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Delaware
(1/1/1989)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/25/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/4/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/24/1983
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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DONALD W. NICHOLSON & ASSOCIATES LTD
DONALD W. NICHOLSON & ASSOCIATES LTD | NICHOLSON DONALD W & ASSOCIATES LTD

CRD#: 107054 / SEC#: 801-56986

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/26/1999 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1403 Silverside Rd Ste B, Wilmington, DE 19810
Mailing Address
Phone number
(302) 529-1500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (11/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts501
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 171,343,129

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Company Information

DONALD W. NICHOLSON & ASSOCIATES LTD

CRD#: 107054Wilmington , DE 19810-4434

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