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Bud Nicol

SPC
Indialantic, FL 32903
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CRD#: 2413791
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Professional summary


Bud Nicol, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at SPC located in Indialantic, Florida and SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION located in Indialantic, Florida.

Bud is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Bud has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 62 and Series 6 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.
DBA - RETIREMENT & LIFESTYLE PLANNING LLC: SALE OF VARIOUS LINES OF INSURANCE INCLUDING FIXED ANNUITIES, HEALTH INSURANCE, TERM LIFE, WHOLE LIFE AND FIXED INDEX ANNUITIES THROUGH VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES.

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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

September 12, 2012 - Present

SPC

Office #1: 201 Sixth Ave., Indialantic, FL 32903
RIA
CRD#: 110692
Indialantic, FL
Current

September 12, 2012 - Present

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Office #1: 201 Sixth Ave., Indialantic, FL 32903
BD
CRD#: 14303
Indialantic, FL
Past

October 24, 2011 - September 26, 2012

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 130888
INDIALANTIC, FL
Past

September 21, 2011 - September 26, 2012

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18456
INDIALANTIC, FL
Past

April 9, 1999 - September 21, 2011

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
INDIALANTIC, FL
Past

February 26, 1999 - September 21, 2011

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
INDIALANTIC, FL
Past

February 19, 1999 - March 5, 1999

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 10, 1997 - February 3, 1999

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

August 23, 1996 - April 15, 1997

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

July 27, 1995 - April 1, 1996

AEGON USA SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 13302
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

May 15, 1995 - July 28, 1995

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 12, 1994 - April 11, 1995

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 21, 1994 - October 17, 1994

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Past

November 17, 1993 - March 9, 1994

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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".
SP
SPC
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC | SPC | SIGMA PLANNING CORPORATION | SIGMA PLANNING CORP

CRD#: 110692 / SEC#: 801-20404

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/1984 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2002 Cancelled)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Cancelled)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/19/2002 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2002 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2002 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2002 Terminated)

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.
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
Arizona
(6/20/2023)
RR
Colorado
(10/15/2012)
RR
Connecticut
(2/8/2017)
RR
Florida
(9/12/2012)
IAR
Florida
(10/3/2012)
RR
Illinois
(11/14/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/28/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(2/22/2021)
RR
New York
(9/12/2012)
RR
North Carolina
(5/9/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/5/2018)
RR
Texas
(5/27/2014)
IAR
Texas
(8/27/2018)
RR
Virginia
(9/12/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/26/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/23/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 8/10/2016
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


SP
SPC
PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC | SPC | SIGMA PLANNING CORPORATION | SIGMA PLANNING CORP

CRD#: 110692 / SEC#: 801-20404

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/1984 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2002 Cancelled)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Cancelled)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Hawaii
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/19/2002 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/12/2002 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Cancelled)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/7/2002 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2002 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2002 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2002 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 Parkland Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Mailing Address
Phone number
(734) 663-1611
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
462

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SPC FORM ADV WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts26,544
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,655,661,675

Red Flags


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Company Information


SPC

CRD#: 110692Indialantic, FL 32903

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