MN
Marlan L. Nichols
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CRD#: 4523315
MN
Professional summary
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Marlan Lee Nichols, CFP® was a registered financial professional .
Marlan is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Marlan had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
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) LAURENS/HOUSTON PROPERTIES LLC; WARNER ROBINS, GA; INV REL: Yes; 3RD PARTY PROPERTY RENTAL; START 1/1/00 2) NICHOLS, CAULEY FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC; WARNER ROBINS, GA; INV REL: Yes; FINANCIAL SERVICES; START 1/1/00 3) BL FARMS, LLC, CHECK SIGNING, ROBINS, GA, REAL ESTATE, INV REL: No; OWN TIMBER AND SWAMP LAND 2 HRS/ MO, 0 HRS/TRADE, MANAGE PROPERTY 4) 1998 D.B. Trust; INV RELATED: No; Life-Insurance Trust; Trustee 5) 1998 D.H.D. Trust; INV REL: No; Life-Insurance Trust; Trustee 6) A.J.H. Irrevocable Trust; INV RELATED: No; Life - Insurance Trust; Trustee 7) B.W.F. Irrevocable Ins. Trust; INV RELATED: No; Life - Insurance Trust; Trustee 8) D. Family Trust; INV RELATED: No; Life - Insurance Trust; Trustee 9) S.N.S. Irrevocable Trust; INV REL: No; Life - Insurance Trust; Trustee 10) Estate of T.F.N; INV REL: No 11) MFR FINANCING, LLC POS: Member NATURE: Provide a mortgage to a purchaser of a property we own in RFM Investors. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes #OF HRS: 40 SEC TRADING HOURS: 20 START: 11/18/16 ADDRESS: 400 Corder Road, Warner Robins GA DESC: Collect payment each month & distribute proceeds 12) Wyldran, LLC; INV REL: No; Check signing; Macon, GA; Own condo at Lake Sinclair; Member; 11/30/16; 1 hr/mo;0 trade hrs; provide funds of operations & maintenance 13) COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL GEORGIA POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Local center for philanthropy. INV REL: Yes #OF HRS: 2 SEC TRADING HRS: 2 START: 06/11/17 ADDR: 577 Mulberry Street, Suite 1600, Macon GA 31201, US DESC: Serve as an active member & support the mission of the Community Foundation of Central Georgia 14) OCMULGEE-OCONEE HOLDINGS, LLC POS: Member NATURE: Own 2 Condo at Lake Sinclair INV RELATED: Yes # OF HRS: 1 SEC TRADING HRS: 0 START: 12/30/16 ADDR: 111 Heron Dr, Kathleen GA DESC: Family owned/Maintain the condos 15) LJ FAMILY HOLDINGS, LLC POS: Member NATURE: will potentially hold real estate for family members INV RELATED: Yes #F HRS: 0 SEC TRADING HRS: 0 START: 05/16/14 ADDR: 111 Heron, Dr., Kathleen, GA DESC: member 16) JFM INVESTORS, LLC POS: Member NATURE: Cattle and rental property INV REL: Yes # OF HRS: 4 TRADING HRS: 1 START: 07/14/2014 ADDRESS: P O Box 212, Ideal GA DESCRIPTION: Accounting srvcs 17) JANE SHIRLEY, LLC POS: Member NATURE: Own 1/2 interest in MFR Financing, LLC INV REL: No # OF HRS: 3 TRADING HRS: 1 START: 08/21/2017 ADDR: 111 Heron Dr, Kathleen GA 31047 DESCRIPTION: Member assist w/accounting & tax returns 18) CJMR, LLC POS: Member NATURE: Own carwashes thru various entities in GA & SC. INV REL: No # OF HRS: 3 TRADING HRS: 1 START: 06/19/2017 ADDR: 400 Corder RD, Warner Robins GA DESC: accounting & tax services 19) NEW POTATO CREEK HOLDINGS, LLC POS: Chief Strategy Officer NATURE: I will perform the duties of Chief Strategy Officer thru an services agreement with our CPA firm INV REL: Yes # OF HRS: 70 TRADING HRS: 50 START: 12/06/2021 ADDRESS: 115 E Main St., Thomaston GA DESCRIPTION: Provide services to the company under an agreement thru Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC 20) NEW POTATO CREEK HOLDINGS, LLC POS: operational and Strategic Advisor NATURE: This is a company that owns and operates express carwashes under the name Tidal Wave Auto Spas. INV REL: No # OF HRS: 75 TRADING HRS: 50 START: 01/01/2022 ADDR: 115 E Main St, Thomaston GA 21) MUSEUM OF AVIATION FOUNDATION POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Provides human & financial resources to the US Air Force INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/30/2020 ADDRESS: 1942 Heritage BLVD, Warner Robins GA 31088 DESCRIPTION: Chairman 22) TIDAL WAVE M. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 130 SECURITIES MANAGEMENT LLC POSITION: President NATURE: I have disclosed previously my relationship with New Potato Creek Holdings, TRADING HOURS: 90 START DATE: 03/01/2023 ADDRESS: 115 East Main St, Thomaston GA 30286 DESCRIPTION: I am responsible for the day to day activities of the company .
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
Experience
Past
October 25, 2019 - July 11, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
WARNER ROBINS, GA
Past
October 25, 2019 - July 11, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
WARNER ROBINS, GA
Past
June 14, 2006 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
WARNER ROBBINS, GA
Past
June 9, 2006 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
WARNER ROBINS, GA
Past
March 14, 2003 - June 12, 2006
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
WARNER ROBINS, GA
Past
May 14, 2002 - June 12, 2006
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
WARNER ROBINS, GA
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
AA
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORY SERVICES | HD VEST ADVISORY SERVICES | H.D. VEST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
CRD#: 104556 / SEC#: 801-29892
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Contact information
Main Address
3200 Olympus Blvd Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75019
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 870-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2,278
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 140,306 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 46,109,939,749 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 12/16/2022 |
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