AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
TN

Timothy L. Nichols

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS
San Mateo, CA 94403-1906
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2192574
TN

Professional summary


Timothy Laine Nichols, CIMA®, who also goes by Tim Nichols, Timothy L Nichols, is a registered financial professional currently at FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in San Mateo, California.

Timothy is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Timothy has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Tim Nichols | Timothy L Nichols

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


Click below to view Timothy Laine Nichols's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
CIMA®

Experience


Current

July 7, 2021 - Present

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906
BD
CRD#: 109064
San Mateo, CA
Past

August 27, 2019 - July 7, 2021

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13594
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

June 27, 2018 - July 7, 2021

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 332
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

September 26, 2005 - September 14, 2017

ALLSPRING FUNDS MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110841
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 5, 2005 - September 14, 2017

ALLSPRING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133366
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 13, 2000 - April 4, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 18, 2000 - December 13, 2000

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 12, 1999 - May 22, 2000

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 8, 1997 - July 12, 1999

ARK FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17685
PORTLAND, ME
Past

July 12, 1996 - September 8, 1997

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 22, 1991 - June 28, 1996

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN

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
(7/7/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(1/5/2022)
RR
Florida
(1/5/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/23/2024)
RR
Michigan
(1/17/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(7/7/2021)
RR
New York
(1/5/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/7/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/21/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FD
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | UNIFIED DISTRIBUTORS LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC | LEGG MASON INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | LATINVALLEY SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 109064 / SEC#: , 8-53089

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403
Mailing Address
1201 Wills Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone number
(800) 632-2350
Established
Delaware since 12/01/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TEMPLETON WORLDWIDE, INC.SHAREHOLDER
CIEPRISZ, KENNETH DAVIDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2303713
GAMBA, DANIEL ERNESTOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4594704
MASOM, JEFFREY SCOTTPRESIDENT-DIRECTOR2870966
PATERSON, DAVIDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DESIGNATED FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL7001546

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 109064San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Timothy Nichols

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Ashkahn Moayedi
Ashkahn MoayediAdvisorCheck Check Mark
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
IAR
RR
DANVILLE, CA
MS
Maximilian SoaresAdvisorCheck Check Mark
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RR
San Francisco, CA
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics