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Michael P. Nixon

DRS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Southport, NC
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CRD#: 2169631
MN

Professional summary


Michael Patrick Nixon is a registered financial advisor currently at DRS WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Southport, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Michael has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
I hold North Carolina resident health and life insurance license. I spend approximately one hour per week on this endeavor. President of Legacy Capital Management, Inc. located in Virginia is an S-Corp formed for tax planning purposes. It is non-investment related activity and a nominal amount of time is devoted to it.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 3, 2020 - Present

DRS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 306281
Southport, NC
Past

January 17, 2020 - January 21, 2020

DRS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 306281
Henrico, VA
Past

March 24, 2016 - January 15, 2020

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 5670
Tampa, FL
Past

December 4, 2015 - January 15, 2020

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 5670
Tampa, FL
Past

February 26, 2013 - December 8, 2015

NEWPORT COAST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16944
LEEBURG, VA
Past

June 26, 2012 - January 6, 2016

NEWPORT COAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16944
LEEBURG, VA
Past

April 24, 2012 - February 19, 2013

ARISTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 158220
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 10, 2011 - April 24, 2012

ARISTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 158220
LEESBURG, VA
Past

October 10, 2011 - February 19, 2013

WINDSOR STREET CAPITAL, LP

BD
CRD#: 34171
LEESBURG, VA
Past

July 1, 2010 - October 10, 2011

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 48
LEESBURG, VA
Past

July 1, 2010 - October 10, 2011

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 48
LEESBURG, VA
Past

February 23, 2010 - December 31, 2010

JESUP & LAMONT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 108006
LEESBURG, VA
Past

May 11, 2009 - July 7, 2010

JESUP & LAMONT SECURITIES CORP

RIA
CRD#: 39056
LEESBURG, VA
Past

November 25, 2008 - July 7, 2010

JESUP & LAMONT SECURITIES CORP

BD
CRD#: 39056
LEESBURG, VA
Past

October 13, 2008 - October 17, 2008

JESUP & LAMONT SECURITIES CORP

BD
CRD#: 39056
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 24, 2004 - May 8, 2009

LOUDOUN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 117785
LEESBURG, VA
Past

July 20, 2001 - November 26, 2008

EMPIRE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28759
LEESBURG, VA
Past

October 28, 1999 - July 20, 2001

CENTENNIAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38988
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 3, 1996 - November 3, 1999

AMERICAN FRONTEER FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1398
DENVER, CO
Past

February 13, 1995 - February 26, 1996

DICKINSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 689
DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 26, 1993 - January 14, 1995

MONTANO SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7887
ORANGE, CA
Past

September 19, 1991 - November 23, 1992

F.N. WOLF & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13051

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
Maryland
(5/30/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(4/24/2020)
IAR
Virginia
(2/12/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/2/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


DW
DRS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
DELMARVA RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | DRS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 306281 / SEC#:

Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2020 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2020 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2019 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/24/2020 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2021 Conditional Restricted)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
133 West Street, Suite I, Easton, MD 21601
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 490-6477
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts516
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 78,233,296

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Company Information


DRS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 306281Southport, NC

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