Derek A. Nichols
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | Vice President, Wealth Planner
GLEN ELLYN, IL
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CRD#: 5246641
Professional summary
Derek A Nichols, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Naperville, Illinois.
Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Derek has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Biography
Over the past decade, I have partnered with families to create Financial Plans through open
dialogue and making sure that I have a clear picture of what is truly important to them. Financial
Planning is in my genes. My father enjoyed a 20+ year career with Fidelity and my wife and sister work
in the industry as well. Only time will tell if my 2 sons follow suit! I am passionate about having a
meaningful impact on the lives of the clients I serve and ultimately want to be your trusted
advisor.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Budgeting
Insurance Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2013
Education
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Sports Management
2003
Experience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 2525 Cabot Drive Suite 201, Lisle, IL 60532-3628Office #3: 1823 Freedom Drive, Naperville, IL 60563RIA
CRD#: 104555
GLEN ELLYN, IL
Current
February 22, 2007 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 1823 Freedom Drive, Naperville, IL 60563Office #2: 2525 Cabot Drive Suite 201, Lisle, IL 60532BD
CRD#: 7784
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
July 13, 2018 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
November 29, 2007 - July 13, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SA
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
CROSBY ADVISORS | STRATEGIC ADVISERS, INC. | STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | STRATEGIC ADVISERS INC. | SAME | PORTFOLIO PLANNER | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES/PAS | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | FIDELITY PRIVATE PORTFOLIO SERVICES | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO SELECTOR | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO PLANNER | FIDELITY FUNDS MANAGERPROGRAM
CRD#: 104555 / SEC#: 801-13243
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/1977 Approved)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.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
Illinois(3/15/2007)
IAR
Illinois(3/31/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(8/16/2021)
RR
Texas(4/1/2016)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah(7/23/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
SA
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
CROSBY ADVISORS | STRATEGIC ADVISERS, INC. | STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | STRATEGIC ADVISERS INC. | SAME | PORTFOLIO PLANNER | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES/PAS | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | FIDELITY PRIVATE PORTFOLIO SERVICES | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO SELECTOR | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO PLANNER | FIDELITY FUNDS MANAGERPROGRAM
CRD#: 104555 / SEC#: 801-13243
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210-2698
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 563-7000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
16,291
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,486,631 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,067,664,605,590 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2025 |
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Company Information
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Vice President, Wealth PlannerCRD#: 104555Glen Ellyn, ILTRUST BUT VERIFY
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