Michael M. Nicholson

VALMARK ADVISERS

MADISON, WI 53719

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CRD#: 347775

Professional summary

Michael Merle Nicholson is a registered financial advisor currently at VALMARK ADVISERS, INC. located in Madison, Wisconsin and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Madison, Wisconsin.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1969. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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I RECEIVE COMMISSIONS/RENEWALS/TRAILS FROM FIXED LIFE INSURANCE SALES AND RECEIVE FEES FOR TPA WORK ON QUALIFIED PLANS UNDER MY BUSINESS NAME MIKE NICHOLSON CLU, DBA THE NICHOLSON GROUP.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 11, 2006 - Present

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Office #1: 6515 Grand Teton Plaza Suite 135, Madison, WI 53719

RIA

CRD#: 108050

MADISON, WI

Current

March 6, 2003 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 6515 Grand Teton Plaza Suite 241, Madison, WI 53719

CRD#: 31243

MADISON, WI

Past

April 4, 2001 - February 24, 2003

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15840

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

December 23, 1998 - July 20, 2000

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 5435

HOUSTON, TX

Past

March 27, 1989 - October 21, 1998

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15840

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

January 31, 1982 - April 3, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

CRD#: 6403

Past

April 28, 1977 - November 9, 1982

LINSCO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 524

Past

March 12, 1976 - April 13, 1989

GENERAL AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 3963

Past

August 28, 1974 - February 21, 1977

BRAUN, MONROE AND COMPANY

CRD#: 107

Past

May 20, 1969 - September 27, 1974

LINSCO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 524

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

VALMARK ADVISERS INC | VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050 / SEC#: 801-55564

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/1998 Approved)

Wyoming

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2017 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

Arizona
(3/24/2016)

IAR

California
(2/7/2008)

California
(4/28/2009)

Florida
(3/26/2019)

IAR

Florida
(4/18/2025)

Iowa
(3/6/2003)

Minnesota
(12/3/2019)

IAR

Minnesota
(5/12/2020)

Texas
(3/24/2016)

Wisconsin
(3/6/2003)

IAR

Wisconsin
(4/11/2006)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/23/1984

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 1/2/2023

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 1

Date: 5/16/1969

Registered Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

VALMARK ADVISERS INC | VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

CRD#: 108050 / SEC#: 801-55564

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/1998 Approved)

Wyoming

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2017 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333

Mailing Address

Phone number

(800) 765-5201

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

275

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VALMARK ADVISERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1-WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (6/16/2025)

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC SEC FORM 2A FIRM BROCHURE (6/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	19,096
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 8,379,181,235

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Contact information

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Michael M. Nicholson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

LINSCO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

GENERAL AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BRAUN, MONROE AND COMPANY

LINSCO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 10/23/1984

Series 7TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 1

Date: 5/16/1969

FINRA

Current Firm

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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