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Nicholas Barnes

Nicholas Barnes

CFP®
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS
Fulton, NY
·CRD# 5258175·19 years experience

Professional Summary

Nicholas Barnes, CFP®, who also goes by Nicholas K Barnes, Nicholas Kevin Barnes, Nicholas Barnes, Nick Barnes, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS located in Fulton, New York and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Fulton, New York. Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Nicholas has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63,...

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Nicholas K Barnes, Nicholas Kevin Barnes, Nicholas Barnes, Nick Barnes

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2011

Years of Experience

19 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS·CRD# 129625
RIA
1. 1001 South First Street Office No. 5, Fulton, NY 130692. 116 Phillips Street, Fulton, NY 13069
September 29, 2026 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
1001 South First Street Office No. 5, Fulton, NY 13069
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
Fulton, NY
September 5, 2025 - October 9, 2026
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13686
BD
Fulton, NY
August 11, 2023 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES·CRD# 104556
RIA
Fulton, NY
May 9, 2023 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.·CRD# 106237
RIA
Fulton, NY
May 9, 2023 - September 29, 2026
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Syracuse, NY
September 26, 2018 - October 2, 2020
REAGAN COMPANIES ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC·CRD# 161648
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Marcellus, NY
January 11, 2017 - February 21, 2018
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
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Cicero, NY
September 9, 2016 - November 23, 2016
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 104555
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Paramus, NJ
September 30, 2011 - February 10, 2014
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
Paramus, NJ
August 25, 2011 - February 10, 2014
USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES·CRD# 106352
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Phoenix, AZ
December 9, 2008 - June 28, 2011
USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 129035
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Phoenix, AZ
June 2, 2008 - June 28, 2011
E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 29106
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Charlotte, NC
January 5, 2007 - April 17, 2008

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Current Firm

CP
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2004 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

11460 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy Suite 400, Leawood, KS 66211

Phone Number

(913) 498-8898

# of Employees

78

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS ADV PART 2A SEPT 2026 (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

14,107

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,164,758,846

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/19/2026Cover PageReport
11/24/2025Cover PageReport
08/08/2024Cover PageReport
11/27/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1) CITY COUNCIL POSITION: city counselor NATURE: I would be appointed to the position to replace someone stepping down. I would be a public servant directing inhabitants to the appropriate resources for their needs. Additionally I would be voting on matters that directly impact my local community. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2025 ADDRESS: 116 Phillips st, Fulton NY 13069, United States DESCRIPTION: Local residents would come to me as their first point of contact to address any concerns or questions. Anything one would go to their local counsel man for guidance or assistance.

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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".
CP
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS

CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 129625 / SEC#: 801-62655
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2004 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(9/5/2025)
RR
Colorado
(9/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
RR
Georgia
(9/5/2025)
RR
Illinois
(9/5/2025)
RR
Indiana
(9/5/2025)
RR
Iowa
(9/5/2025)
RR
Maryland
(9/5/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/5/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(9/5/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/5/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(9/5/2025)
RR
New York
(9/5/2025)
IAR
New York
(9/29/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
Ohio
(9/5/2025)
RR
Oregon
(9/5/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/5/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(9/5/2025)
RR
Texas
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/29/2026)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2025)

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.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2023About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 2008About the Series 65 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2023About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2007About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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