Michael Merle Nicholson
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.
At a Glance
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
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Contact Information
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Years of Experience
57 years in the financial services industry
Current & Past Employments
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Current Firm
VALMARK ADVISERS INC | VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.
Contact Information
Main Address
130 Springside Drive Suite 300, Akron, OH 44333Phone Number
(800) 765-5201# of Employees
280SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.
Documents
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
20,881AUM (Assets Under Management)
$10,166,311,019Similar Advisors
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Other business activities
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Primary Firm SEC Registration
VALMARK ADVISERS INC | VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.
State Registrations and Notice Filings
(3/24/2016)
(2/7/2008)
(4/28/2009)
(3/26/2019)
(4/18/2025)
(3/6/2003)
(12/3/2019)
(5/12/2020)
(3/24/2016)
(3/6/2003)
(4/11/2006)
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Exams
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Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination
Passed May 1969SRO Registrations
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