Eric T. Nichols

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Milford, MI 48381

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CRD#: 1053259

Professional summary

Eric Thomas Nichols, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Milford, Michigan.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Eric has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1.) NICHOLS FINANCIAL INC - PRESIDENT - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - MILFORD, MI - SINCE 01/1982 - INVESTMENT RELATED 2.) GDR ASSOCIATES - PARTNER - REAL ESTATE SALES/RENTAL PROPERTIES/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - MILFORD, MI - SINCE 07/2007 - INVESTMENT RELATED 3.) HART II, LLC - MEMBER - REAL ESTATE SALES/RENTAL PROPERTIES/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - BATTLE CREEK, MI - SINCE 05/2011 - INVESTMENT RELATED 4.) ERIC NICHOLS - AGENT - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - MILFORD, MI - SINCE 01/1982 - INVESTMENT RELATED 5.) GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP - PRESIDENT - DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY - MILFORD, MI - SINCE 03/2023 - INVESTMENT RELATED 6.) NICHOLS FINANCIAL INC - OWNER - DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY - MILFORD, MI - SINCE 01/1982 - INVESTMENT RELATED 7.) RENTAL PROPERTY - OWNER - REAL ESTATE SALES/RENTAL PROPERTIES/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT - VENICE, FL - SINCE 09/2023 - INVESTMENT RELATED

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Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

January 19, 2010 - Present

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Office #1: 155 E Commerce #103, Milford, MI 48381

RIA

CRD#: 20804

Milford, MI

Current

August 21, 2009 - Present

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Office #1: 155 E Commerce #103, Milford, MI 48381

RIA

CRD#: 20804

Milford, MI

Past

March 15, 2005 - August 25, 2009

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

CRD#: 4806

MILFORD, MI

Past

April 27, 2004 - March 17, 2005

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

FORT MILL, SC

Past

January 4, 1993 - May 3, 2004

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 10410

HARTFORD, CT

Past

March 6, 1986 - December 31, 1992

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 3036

HARTFORD, CT

Past

August 10, 1982 - February 19, 1986

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Arizona
(7/18/2018)

California
(5/30/2017)

Colorado
(6/8/2022)

Florida
(8/21/2009)

Georgia
(8/8/2016)

Idaho
(12/21/2022)

Illinois
(8/12/2025)

Indiana
(7/10/2025)

Iowa
(4/11/2012)

Kansas
(1/5/2021)

Maryland
(8/21/2009)

Massachusetts
(4/27/2023)

Michigan
(8/21/2009)

IAR

Michigan
(1/19/2010)

Missouri
(5/4/2018)

North Carolina
(8/21/2009)

Ohio
(8/21/2009)

South Carolina
(1/4/2023)

Texas
(5/30/2017)

Vermont
(4/5/2017)

Virginia
(3/27/2012)

West Virginia
(3/27/2012)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/21/1986

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/29/2002

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 8/9/1982

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 10/22/2009

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

7333 E. Doubletree Ranch Road #120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 5750, Scottsdale, AZ 85261-5750

Phone number

(480) 991-0225

Established

Arizona since 08/21/1987

Firm type

Partnership

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

614

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES FORM ADV PART 2A - 8.23.2024 (3/24/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
UNITED PLANNERS' GROUP, INC.	GENERAL PARTNER
BAKER, MICHAEL A	PRESIDENT	4037933
BAKER, MICHAEL A	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (CEO)	4037933
CUFFARI-AGASI, SHEILA JUNE	EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	2401020
HAUER, DAVE B	VICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	4018434
OLIVERIO, KENNETH WILLIAM JR	EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER	2957427
SHINDEL, CHAD TRAVIS	VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)	6232253

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	41,834
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 10,637,349,683

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	12
Arbitration	3

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Contact information

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Eric T. Nichols

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 3/21/1986

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/29/2002

Series 6

Date: 8/9/1982

Series 24

Date: 10/22/2009

FINRA

Current Firm

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

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