Nicholas G. Defenthaler

CENTER FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING

Southfield, MI 48033-7470

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CRD#: 5301968

Professional summary

Nicholas George Defenthaler, CFP®, who also goes by Nicholas Defenthaler, is a registered financial advisor currently at CENTER FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING INC located in Southfield, Michigan and RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Southfield, Michigan.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Nicholas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Yes

Aliases

Nicholas Defenthaler

Other business activities

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(1)Name of Business: Center for Financial Planning Address: 24800 Denso Dr Ste 300, Southfield, MI, 48116, United States Activity Type: Support Company - Owner Position/Title: Associate/Employee Investment Related: No Start Date: 07/15/2013 Hours per month devoted to this business: 81+ Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 41+ Description of duties: Financial Planner (2)Name of Business: Center for Financial Planning II, LLC Address: 24800 Denso Dr Ste 300, Southfield, MI, 48033-7450, United States Activity Type: Support Company - Owner Position/Title: Other Investment Related: No Start Date: 01/01/2020 Hours per month devoted to this business: 81+ Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 41+ Description of duties: Partner

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2013

Experience

Current

February 14, 2017 - Present

CENTER FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING INC

Office #1: 24800 Denso Drive Suite 300, Southfield, MI 48033-7470

RIA

CRD#: 109599

Southfield, MI

Current

January 24, 2014 - Present

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 24800 Denso Drive Suite 300, Southfield, MI 48033Office #2: 10192 Grand River Rd Suite 117, Brighton, MI 48116

CRD#: 6694

Southfield, MI

Past

April 21, 2014 - June 26, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA

CRD#: 149018

SOUTHFIELD, MI

Past

July 1, 2013 - August 5, 2013

CIG ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 123609

SOUTHFIELD, MI

Past

May 11, 2009 - August 27, 2009

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 147363

NOVI, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CENTER FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING INC

CRD#: 109599 / SEC#: 801-65076

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2006 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.

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

Arizona
(3/18/2016)

California
(2/3/2016)

Colorado
(2/3/2016)

District of Columbia
(1/16/2018)

Florida
(2/3/2016)

Illinois
(3/18/2016)

Indiana
(1/6/2020)

Maryland
(4/21/2021)

Michigan
(4/16/2014)

IAR

Michigan
(2/14/2017)

New Hampshire
(1/23/2025)

New Mexico
(3/14/2022)

New York
(3/18/2016)

North Carolina
(10/29/2018)

Ohio
(4/19/2018)

Oregon
(10/11/2021)

Tennessee
(6/23/2023)

Texas
(3/17/2023)

Virginia
(2/5/2016)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/14/2014

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/8/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/24/2014

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CENTER FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING INC

CRD#: 109599 / SEC#: 801-65076

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2006 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

24800 Denso Drive Suite 300, Southfield, MI 48033-7470

Mailing Address

Phone number

(248) 948-7900

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CENTER ADV (3/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	4,116
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,711,817,929

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Nicholas G. Defenthaler

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Nicholas George Defenthaler's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

CIG ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CENTER FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING INC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 4/14/2014

Series 65

Date: 5/8/2009

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/24/2014

FINRA

Current Firm

CENTER FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

CENTER FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING INC

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