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Joseph J. Nicols

TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP
Greensburg, PA 15601
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CRD#: 1803892
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Professional summary


Joseph James Nicols III, who also goes by Joe James Nicols III, Joseph James Nicols, is a registered financial professional currently at TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Joseph has worked at 21 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Joe James Nicols Iii | Joseph James Nicols

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 28, 2020 - Present

TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: Scenic Drive Professional Center 200 Brush Run Road, Suite A, Greensburg, PA 15601
BD
CRD#: 18312
Greensburg, PA
Past

October 14, 2019 - December 5, 2019

WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38095
West Islip, NY
Past

September 25, 2017 - January 25, 2018

SOUTHEAST INVESTMENTS, N.C., INC.

BD
CRD#: 43035
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 18, 2014 - September 24, 2015

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
AMITYVILLE, NY
Past

July 3, 2014 - August 7, 2014

ADIRONDACK TRADING GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 103910
NEW WOODSTOCK, NY
Past

January 28, 2010 - June 9, 2014

LIBERTY PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130390
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

March 10, 2008 - February 11, 2010

AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119249
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

August 22, 2005 - February 24, 2006

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
LINDENHURST, NY
Past

January 10, 2005 - May 4, 2005

R.M. STARK & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7612
LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL
Past

October 5, 2004 - November 1, 2004

MILESTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43295
BOHEMIA, NY
Past

August 5, 2003 - October 1, 2004

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 22, 2003 - August 7, 2003

WOODSTOCK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38095
WOODSTOCK, GA
Past

October 14, 2002 - July 10, 2003

AMERICAN CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119249
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

September 4, 2002 - November 4, 2002

KIRLIN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 21210
SYOSSET, NY
Past

June 27, 2001 - September 5, 2002

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

April 8, 1998 - July 10, 2001

BOLTON GLOBAL CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 15650
BOLTON, MA
Past

February 5, 1997 - February 7, 1997

ARGENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15297
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 14, 1996 - March 27, 1998

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 15, 1995 - August 14, 1996

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 8, 1993 - June 13, 1995

FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17341
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

February 1, 1993 - July 8, 1993

COMMONWEALTH ASSOCIATES

BD
CRD#: 20833
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 19, 1992 - February 16, 1993

ROBERT TODD FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7423
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 24, 1988 - October 25, 1988

F.D. ROBERTS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 693

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

RR
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

RR
California
(1/29/2020)
RR
Florida
(6/20/2022)
RR
New York
(1/29/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/13/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TF
TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
THE CODRICK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. DBA TFG | TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | TRUSTMARK FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 18312 / SEC#: , 8-36439

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
Scenic Drive Professional Center 200 Brush Run Road, Suite A, Greensburg, PA 15601
Mailing Address
Scenic Drive Professional Center 200 Brush Run Road, Suite A, Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone number
(724) 468-5665
Established
Pennsylvania since 06/16/1986
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
DOCHINEZ, LACEY MOWNER5809867
DOCHINEZ, PETER DANIELOWNER6314091
ABBOTT DECAROLIS, LAURA JEANOWNER/REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE1523919
DOCHINEZ, CLAUDIA ANNOWNER
DOCHINEZ, PETER DANIELOWNER1062112
GIONTA, PAUL VOWNER
HEBERT, GEORGE PHILLIPOWNER2309032
HLADEK, ANTHONY CHARLESPRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATION OFFICER2700432
PETRUCCI, MARY LOUISEOWNER/REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE2980671
AULT, JAMES DANIELOWNER1439447
BARZAK, DONALD JOHNOWNER1856590
HIXENBAUGH, MARY LYNNECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5623080

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

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Company Information


TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 18312Greensburg, PA 15601

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