David W. Nichols

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864

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CRD#: 1862902

Professional summary

David Wayne Nichols is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Mount Vernon, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. David has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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NAME OF ENTITY:Nichols Investment Group, LTD.; Yes; 715 SOUTH 42ND ST STE B; MT VERNON; IL; 62864; FINANCIAL SERVICES; PRESIDENT/OWNER; 1/1/2001; 200; 200; SALE OF INSURANCE,SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT PRODUCTS.|NAME OF ENTITY: Independent Insurance Agent; Yes; 715 SOUTH 42ND ST STE B; MT VERNON; IL; 62864; FIXED INSURANCE SALES; independent insurance agent; 11/16/2000; 160; 160; sales and service of fixed insurance products|

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 715 South 42nd St Ste B, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

RIA

CRD#: 105644

MOUNT VERNON, IL

Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 715 South 42nd St Ste B, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

CRD#: 13572

Mount Vernon, IL

Past

June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

January 5, 2016 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

MOUNT VERNON, IL

Past

January 1, 2004 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

MOUNT VERNON, IL

Past

November 16, 2000 - January 1, 2004

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1703

DES MOINES, IA

Past

December 13, 1999 - September 28, 2000

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 13, 1999 - September 28, 2000

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

October 29, 1999 - November 24, 1999

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

October 4, 1988 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

CRD#: 680

NEWARK, NJ

Past

October 4, 1988 - September 29, 1999

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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.

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

Alabama
(6/9/2021)

Arizona
(6/9/2021)

Arkansas
(6/9/2021)

Florida
(6/10/2021)

Georgia
(6/9/2021)

Illinois
(6/9/2021)

IAR

Illinois
(6/29/2023)

Indiana
(6/9/2021)

Kentucky
(12/7/2021)

Louisiana
(6/9/2021)

Mississippi
(6/9/2021)

Missouri
(6/9/2021)

New Mexico
(6/9/2021)

North Carolina
(6/9/2021)

Ohio
(6/9/2021)

Oklahoma
(6/9/2021)

Tennessee
(6/9/2021)

Texas
(6/9/2021)

IAR

Texas
(6/29/2023)

Virginia
(5/19/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/9/2015

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/2/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/3/1988

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 5/5/1997

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096

Mailing Address

Phone number

(310) 257-7880

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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David W. Nichols

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view David Wayne Nichols's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

EDWARD JONES

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/9/2015

Series 63

Date: 8/2/1991

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 10/3/1988

Series 26

Date: 5/5/1997

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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