Richard K. Nichols

NICHOLS & PRATT ADVISERS LLP

BOSTON, MA 02109-4002

Some features on this profile are disabled

CRD#: 4356261

Professional summary

Richard Killian Nichols CFA, who also goes by Richard Killian Nichols, is a registered financial advisor currently at NICHOLS & PRATT ADVISERS LLP located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Richard has worked at 1 firm .

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Richard Killian Nichols

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.

Partner, Nichols & Pratt, LLP 50 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02109 Not investment related, Trustees & Executors 06/1992 to present 100 hours/month total 65 hours/month during trading hours Acting as Trustee/Trust Administration

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Richard Killian Nichols CFA'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®

None

Experience

Current

March 31, 2022 - Present

NICHOLS & PRATT ADVISERS LLP

Office #1: 50 Congress Street, Suite 832, Boston, MA 02109-4002

RIA

CRD#: 107113

BOSTON, MA

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".

NICHOLS & PRATT ADVISERS LLP

CRD#: 107113 / SEC#: 801-47618

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/11/1994 Approved)

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

Massachusetts
(5/22/2025)

IAR

Texas
(3/31/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Current Firm

NICHOLS & PRATT ADVISERS LLP

CRD#: 107113 / SEC#: 801-47618

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/11/1994 Approved)

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

50 Congress Street, Suite 832, Boston, MA 02109-4002

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 523-6800

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NICHOLS & PRATT, LLP ADVISERS, LLP AMENDED (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	638
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,321,889,366

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/24/2025	Cover Page	Report
06/12/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/29/2023	Cover Page	Report

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.

Similar Advisors

Martin Robbins

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

IAR

Norwell, MA

Tamara Rose

STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BOSTON, MA

Why Advisor Check

We're Here To Help

Advisor Monitoring

Firm Stability Insights

Richard K. Nichols

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Richard Killian Nichols CFA's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

NICHOLS & PRATT ADVISERS LLP

Primary Firm SEC Registration

NICHOLS & PRATT ADVISERS LLP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Current Firm

NICHOLS & PRATT ADVISERS LLP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

NICHOLS & PRATT ADVISERS LLP

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Similar Advisors