AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
Brian Jacob Nikulski

Brian J. Nikulski

NIKULSKI FINANCIAL
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2630600
Brian Jacob Nikulski

Professional summary


Brian Jacob Nikulski, CFP®, who also goes by Bj Nikulski, is a registered financial advisor currently at NIKULSKI FINANCIAL, INC. located in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Brian has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Tax Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Estate Planning
Retirement Income Management
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Corporate Executives
Estate & Generational Planning...
Financial Psychology/Coaching
High Net Worth Client Needs
Hourly
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
What is your minimum asset requirement?
500K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bj Nikulski

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.
1. MR. NIKULSKI HAS A 1% OWNERSHIP STAKE IN NEW INNOVATION, LLC. NEW INNOVATION LLC IS A REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY AND MR. NIKULSKI DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER MONTH TO THIS ACTIVITY. 2. MR. NIKULSKI OWNS 50% OF WHITETAIL TIMBER FARMS, LLC, A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT COMPANY. MR. NIKULSKI DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER MONTH TO THIS ACTIVITY. 3. MR. NIKULSKI IS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF SCOTT COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS. HE IS INVOLVED IN THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND LEADS THE INVESTMENT SUB-COMMITTEE. MR. NIKULSKI SPENDS APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS A MONTH ON THIS ACTIVITY. MR. NIKULSKI DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION FOR THIS ACTIVITY.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Brian Jacob Nikulski'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®
CFP®

Start date: 2000

Experience


Current

September 25, 2009 - Present

NIKULSKI FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 4275 Ontario Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722
RIA
CRD#: 151569
Bettendorf, IA
Past

January 10, 2006 - October 21, 2009

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
DAVENPORT, IA
Past

January 6, 2006 - October 21, 2009

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
DAVENPORT, IA
Past

January 1, 1999 - January 6, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
DAVENPORT, IA
Past

September 19, 1995 - January 6, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 19, 1995 - January 6, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
DAVENPORT, IA

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".
NIKULSKI FINANCIAL, INC.
NIKULSKI FINANCIAL, INC.
NIKULSKI FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 151569 / SEC#: 801-109933

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2017 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2017 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2017 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2017 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2017 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Iowa
(9/25/2009)
IAR
Texas
(9/25/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/26/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


NIKULSKI FINANCIAL, INC.
NIKULSKI FINANCIAL, INC.
NIKULSKI FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 151569 / SEC#: 801-109933

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2017 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/16/2017 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2017 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2017 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2017 Terminated)
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
4275 Ontario Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722
Mailing Address
Phone number
(563) 344-0118
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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

Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NF - ADV PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,377
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 370,467,092

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


NIKULSKI FINANCIAL, INC.

NIKULSKI FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 151569Bettendorf, IA 52722

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Brian Nikulski

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

Similar Advisors


MW
Moira WilkinsAdvisorCheck Check Mark
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RR
Moline, IL
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