Scott R. Nicholson

ADVIZE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Rochester, MI 48307

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CRD#: 1862660

Professional summary

Scott Randall Nicholson is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVIZE WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Rochester, Michigan.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Scott has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 62 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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(1.) Scott Nicholson is licensed to sell life and health insurance and may engage in product sales with our Clients, for which he will receive additional compensation. Any commissions received through life or health insurance sales do not offset advisory fees the Client may pay for advisory services under AWM. (2.) RENTAL PROPERTY; Belding, MI; 50% OWNER; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; AQUIRED 11/2023; 2-5 HOURS PER MONTH; NOT DURING TRADING HOURS.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 10, 2025 - Present

ADVIZE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 429 S. Main Street, Rochester, MI 48307

RIA

CRD#: 297380

Rochester, MI

Past

March 19, 2015 - September 30, 2025

BLUE WATER ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 175362

Grand Rapids, MI

Past

October 20, 2010 - December 15, 2017

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 12984

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Past

June 11, 2009 - December 15, 2017

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 12984

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Past

October 26, 1988 - October 11, 1989

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8158

Past

October 26, 1988 - October 19, 1989

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

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

Michigan
(10/10/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/6/2010

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/9/2009

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/15/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 62

Date: 12/7/2015

Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/9/2009

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

ADVIZE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

ADVIZE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVIZE WEALTH MANAGEMENT PLLC

CRD#: 297380 / SEC#:

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2021 Approved)

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2018 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/25/2021 Conditional Restricted)

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Contact information

Main Address

429 S. Main Street, Rochester, MI 48307

Mailing Address

Phone number

(310) 765-7568

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	256
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 43,734,265

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Scott R. Nicholson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Scott Randall Nicholson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BLUE WATER ASSET MANAGEMENT

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/6/2010

Series 63

Date: 6/9/2009

SIE

Date: 12/15/2017

Series 62

Date: 12/7/2015

Series 6

Date: 6/9/2009

Current Firm

ADVIZE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Contact information

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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