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Nichol L. Hoff

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
Ocean View, NJ 08230
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CRD#: 2983847
NH

Professional summary


Nichol Lee Hoff, who also goes by Nichol Lee Bell, Nichol Fidler, is a registered financial advisor currently at MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Ocean View, New Jersey.

Nichol is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Nichol has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Nichol Lee Bell | Nichol Fidler

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. Name of Business: Avalon Fitness Address: 3206 Dune Drive , Avalon , NJ, 08202, United States Activity Type: Other Position/Title: Independent Contractor Investment Related: No Start Date: 06/01/2005 Hours per month devoted to this business: 2-10 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0-1 Description of duties: group fitness instructor 2. Name of Business: Cape Regional Miracles Fitness Address: Old Rio Grande Ave , Rio Grande , NJ, 08242, United States Activity Type: Part-Time Activity/Employment Position/Title: Associate/Employee Investment Related: No Start Date: 01/01/2015 Hours per month devoted to this business: 21-40 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0-1 Description of duties: Group fitness instructor 3. Name of Business: Dennis Township Board of Education Address: 601 Hagan Road , Cape May Court House , NJ, 08210, United States Activity Type: Board Member, Board Subcommittee Member, Officer, or Director Position/Title: Other Investment Related: No Start Date: 01/01/2014 Hours per month devoted to this business: 2-10 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 2-10 Description of duties: Board Member/ Board President 4. Name: Cape May County Human Services Advisory; Address: Cape May Court House, NJ; Investment Related: No; Position; Board Member - HSAC; Duties: Review the needs of homeless population and advocate for resources; Hours Per Week: 1 Hour; Start Date: 01/2015 5. Name: Oxford Retirement Advisors; Address: 1455 Lincoln Parkway E Suite 325, Atlanta GA 30346; Investment Related: Yes; Position: Wealth Manager; Duties; Wealth Manager / Investment Advisor, meet with clients to set goal objectives and monitor plan; Hours Per Week: 40 Hours; Start Date: 08/2024 6. Name: Nichol Hoff; Address: 1314 Route 9, Ocean View, NJ 08230; Investment Related: Investment Education; Nature of the Business: Book, Speaker; Position: Author, Speaker; Hours Per Week: 1-2 Hours; Start Date: 07/2025 Insurance License - New Jersey - Life, Accident & Health or Sickness, Variable Life and Variable Annuity

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 21, 2024 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1314 Route 9, Ocean View, NJ 08230
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Ocean View, NJ
Current

August 20, 2024 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1314 Route 9, Ocean View, NJ 08230
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Ocean View, NJ
Past

April 23, 2018 - May 7, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
Caoe May Court House, NJ
Past

April 19, 2018 - May 7, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
Cape May Courthouse, NJ
Past

March 12, 2015 - April 18, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ
Past

March 9, 2015 - April 18, 2018

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ
Past

January 6, 2015 - March 10, 2015

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
RIO GRANDE, NJ
Past

November 6, 2003 - March 10, 2015

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
RIO GRANDE, NJ
Past

September 10, 2001 - November 30, 2001

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

February 25, 1998 - September 10, 1999

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC

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".
MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

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
Florida
(8/20/2024)
RR
Georgia
(8/20/2024)
IAR
Georgia
(8/22/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(8/20/2024)
IAR
New Jersey
(8/21/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/20/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/23/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone number
(858) 207-1300
Established
Delaware since 05/05/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES FORM ADV PART 2A 3-26-2025 (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KT EQUITY PARTNERS II, LLCDIRECT OWNER
CALLANAN, DAVID JAMESMEMBER4237166
FIXSEN, VILAYPHONECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4585926
FOSTER, CODY GRANTMEMBER4237075
JENSEN, GAIL MARIEDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1943705
MCNEES, MARTIN WILLIAMPRESIDENT3168410
METCALFE, INC.OWNER
PIERSON, MELISSA KAYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1685017
SCHENDEL, JENNIFERMEMBER6136948
WOODS, SANDRA ANNFINOP6200533

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,100
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,038,801,712

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration1

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Company Information


MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 23224Ocean View, NJ 08230

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