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Clay W. Nickel
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Overland Park, KS 66223
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CRD#: 4131988
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Professional summary
Clay Wesley Nickel is a registered financial advisor currently at ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Overland Park, Kansas.
Clay is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Clay has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Dually employed by Arvest Bank's Trust Department, located in Overland Park, KS. I split my time 50%/50% between Arvest Bank and Arvest Wealth Management.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 3, 2011 - Present
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 7401 West 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223Office #2: 4301 West Memorial, Oklahoma City, OK 73134RIA
BD
CRD#: 42057
Overland Park, KS
Current
December 24, 2010 - Present
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 7401 West 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223Office #2: 4301 West Memorial, Oklahoma City, OK 73134RIA
BD
CRD#: 42057
Overland Park, KS
Past
September 27, 2004 - January 4, 2005
COMMERCE BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17140
CLAYTON, MO
Past
June 8, 2000 - December 11, 2002
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 6694
NEWTON, KS
Past
February 24, 2000 - December 11, 2002
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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AW
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ARVEST ASSET MANAGEMENT | ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
CRD#: 42057 / SEC#: 801-63738, 8-49677
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2005 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/4/2005 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/7/2005 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans 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
Arkansas(10/30/2018)
IAR
Arkansas(2/18/2019)
RR
Kansas(1/3/2011)
IAR
Kansas(1/3/2011)
RR
Missouri(4/18/2011)
IAR
Missouri(2/20/2019)
RR
Oklahoma(10/30/2018)
IAR
Oklahoma(2/20/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
AW
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ARVEST ASSET MANAGEMENT | ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
CRD#: 42057 / SEC#: 801-63738, 8-49677
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2005 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/4/2005 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/7/2005 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
913 W Monroe Avenue, Lowell, AR 72745
Mailing Address
Po Box 1515, Lowell, AR 72745
Phone number
(888) 916-2121
Established
Arkansas since 07/11/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
232
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| ARVEST BANK | OWNER | |
| BREWER, GRETCHEN DAPHYNE | FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL PRINCIPAL AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5089523 |
| CAIN, KENDRA BRADFORD | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4580246 |
| CAIN, KENDRA BRADFORD | DIRECTOR | 4580246 |
| COTTRELL, ASA ANDERSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | 2151839 |
| CRAIN, BRADLEY JEAN | DIRECTOR | 5203394 |
| DERRYBERRY, DEE GARRISON | DIRECTOR | 4013705 |
| DERRYBERRY, DEE GARRISON | COO | 4013705 |
| HAYS, KIRK JODELL | DIRECTOR | 8156910 |
| JAMES, CARA CLUGSTON | DIRECTOR | 7249296 |
| LIPSCOMB, TABITHA HUBBS | DIRECTOR | 4347525 |
| MACHEN, JAMES MATTHEW | DIRECTOR | 4882241 |
| MORBECK, AMY MARIE | DIRECTOR | 7972656 |
| PAYNE, KARLA | DIRECTOR | 4725253 |
| PERRON, JOHN ARLEIGH | ARVEST1 MANAGER / MANAGER OF CLIENT SERVICES, MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL | 3159317 |
| PERRON, JOHN ARLEIGH | PRIVATE SECURITIES OFFERINGS PRINCIPAL | 3159317 |
| PERRON, JOHN ARLEIGH | REGISTERED OPTIONS AND SECURITY FUTURES PRINCIPAL (ROSFP) | 3159317 |
| PERRON, JOHN ARLEIGH | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3159317 |
| ROGERS, DONNY RAY JR | PRESIDENT INVESTMENT SERVICES, SECRETARY OF BOARD, DIRECTOR | 2602108 |
| ROOKER, BARRY CHRISTOPHER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SALES/DIRECTOR | 3262999 |
| SABIN, KENNETH KEVIN | DIRECTOR | 5947088 |
| SHEPARD, RODNEY LEMAN | DIRECTOR | 7884866 |
| SMITH, BRIAN ANDREW | DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SALES, DIRECTOR OF RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING | 2888485 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,800 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,824,855,462 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | ||
| 01/13/2025 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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Company Information
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 42057Overland Park, KS 66223TRUST BUT VERIFY
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