James C. Nickens

MSH CAPITAL ADVISORS

FISHERS, IN

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CRD#: 2293529

Professional summary

James Cassell Nickens JR, who also goes by James C Jr Nickens, James Cassell Nickens, Jim Nickens, is a registered financial advisor currently at MSH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC located in Fishers, Indiana and M. S. HOWELLS & CO. located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. James has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

James C Jr Nickens | James Cassell Nickens | Jim Nickens

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 31, 2026 - Present

MSH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 157835

FISHERS, IN

Current

November 11, 2021 - Present

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

Office #1: 23350 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255

CRD#: 104100

Scottsdale, AZ

Past

May 12, 2020 - September 16, 2021

ICAPITAL MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 118219

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 21, 2017 - November 11, 2021

NAVIAN CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 145037

Indianapolis, IN

Past

July 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 37157

SUMMIT, NJ

Past

August 10, 2012 - July 30, 2014

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15708

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

February 3, 2006 - December 31, 2008

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 136300

ALBANY, NY

Past

February 3, 2006 - September 28, 2011

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300

ALBANY, NY

Past

November 20, 2003 - December 31, 2005

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 17490

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

July 24, 1998 - September 17, 2003

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

July 3, 1997 - July 31, 1998

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 3155

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

November 2, 1993 - May 28, 1997

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 16999

CHICAGO, IL

Past

November 24, 1992 - February 25, 1993

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 5181

BOSTON, MA

Past

November 24, 1992 - February 25, 1993

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

BOSTON, MA

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".

MSH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 157835 / SEC#: 801-108933

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2017 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/27/2018 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/29/2018 Terminated)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2017 Terminated)

New York

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/27/2018 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Colorado
(11/11/2021)

Illinois
(1/6/2022)

Indiana
(11/11/2021)

IAR

Indiana
(3/31/2026)

Michigan
(1/6/2022)

New Mexico
(11/14/2024)

New York
(11/11/2021)

Ohio
(11/11/2021)

Oregon
(1/3/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/23/2004

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/23/1992

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/29/1995

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/19/1992

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 51

Date: 1/12/2004

Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 7/6/1999

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

MSH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 157835 / SEC#: 801-108933

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/2017 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/27/2018 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/29/2018 Terminated)

Maryland

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2017 Terminated)

New York

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/27/2018 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

23350 N Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-7153

Mailing Address

Phone number

(480) 563-2021

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MSH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE APRIL 2025 (4/23/2025)

MSH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC WRAP FEE BROCHURE APRIL 2025 (4/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,077
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,094,329,678

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James C. Nickens

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view James Cassell Nickens JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

ICAPITAL MARKETS LLC

NAVIAN CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MSH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/23/2004

Series 63

Date: 11/23/1992

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/29/1995

Series 6

Date: 11/19/1992

Series 51

Date: 1/12/2004

Series 24

Date: 7/6/1999

FINRA

Current Firm

MSH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

MSH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

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