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Hugh P. Nickola

GENTRUST
Miami, FL 33131
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CRD#: 1983734
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Professional summary


Hugh Patrick Nickola JR, who also goes by Hugh Patrick Nickola, is a registered financial advisor currently at GENTRUST located in Miami, Florida.

Hugh is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Hugh has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 53 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Hugh Patrick Nickola

Other business activities


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HUGH IS A A PRINCIPAL OF GENTRUST, LLC AND CATENARY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC (REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISERS). THE ADDRESS IS 1450 BRICKELL AVENUE, SUITE 3050 MIAMI, FL 33131 WE PROVIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO HIGH NET WORTH INDIVIDUALS. I STARTED AT GENTRUST IN 12/2011 AND WORK 200HR/MONTH ON THE BUSINESS. CATENARY IS AN AFFILIATE OF GENTRUST (THROUGH COMMON OWNERSHIP) AND FOCUSES ON ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS. I AM A PASSIVE INVESTOR IN CATENARY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC AND NOT INVOLVED IN THE DAY TO DAY MANAGEMENT.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

August 27, 2021 - Present

GENTRUST

Office #1: 1450 Brickell Avenue Suite 3050, Miami, FL 33131Office #2: 900 Thrid Street 35th Floor, New York, NY 10022
RIA
CRD#: 158369
Miami, FL
Past

September 11, 2015 - April 12, 2021

OLD CITY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 171910
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 1, 2012 - September 8, 2015

J.H. DARBIE & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 43520
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 1, 2008 - May 13, 2010

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 24, 1998 - October 1, 2008

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 1, 1994 - March 6, 1997

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 14, 1991 - March 10, 1994

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 19, 1989 - October 18, 1990

SALOMON BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 740
NEW YORK, NY

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".
GE
GENTRUST
GENTRUST | GENTRUST, LLC | GENTRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 158369 / SEC#: 801-72707

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2011 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
New York
(8/27/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/11/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


GE
GENTRUST
GENTRUST | GENTRUST, LLC | GENTRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 158369 / SEC#: 801-72707

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 Brickell Avenue Suite 3050, Miami, FL 33131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(305) 677-6688
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
42

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GENTRUST PART 2A BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,667
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,460,903,724

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/28/2025
Cover Page
08/26/2024
11/27/2023
08/25/2022

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Company Information


GENTRUST

CRD#: 158369Miami, FL 33131

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