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Nicholas Winford Hughes

Nicholas W. Hughes

VISIONARY HORIZONS
Chattanooga, TN 37421
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CRD#: 5305004
Nicholas Winford Hughes

Professional summary


Nicholas Winford Hughes, CFP®, who also goes by Nick Hughes, is a registered financial advisor currently at VISIONARY HORIZONS, LLC located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Nicholas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Nick Hughes

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) Visionary Horizons Wealth Management. Investment-related. Knoxville, TN. Insurance producer for fixed insurance products through a general agency. Start 1/2019. 8hrs/mo, 4hrs/mo during trading hours. Determine need for insurance products for financial planning clients and offer appropriate solutions to meet their needs. 2) FPA of East TN; Not investment-related; PO Box 34053, Knoxville TN 37930; Local chapter of membership organization for CFP Financial Professionals; Board Member- Director of Programs; 01/01/2023; 4hrs/mo; 2 hours during trading; Scheduling outside speakers for chapter meetings and events.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2018

Experience


Current

January 23, 2019 - Present

VISIONARY HORIZONS, LLC

Office #1: 2115 Chapman Road Suite 125, Chattanooga, TN 37421
RIA
CRD#: 150483
Chattanooga, TN
Past

February 12, 2019 - May 31, 2023

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Chattanooga, TN
Past

February 7, 2017 - January 11, 2019

INNOVATIVE ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156135
HIXSON, TN
Past

February 17, 2011 - December 31, 2016

INNOVATIVE ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156135
HIXSON, TN
Past

May 17, 2010 - December 21, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
HIXSON, TN
Past

May 13, 2010 - January 17, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HIXSON, TN
Past

September 8, 2008 - May 17, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
HIXSON, TN
Past

March 31, 2008 - May 17, 2010

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
HIXSON, TN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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VH
VISIONARY HORIZONS, LLC
NAME1020 | WEALTHBRIGHT ADVISORS | VISIONARY HORIZONS, LLC | VISIONARY HORIZONS, L.L.C. | VISIONARY HORIZONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | VISIONARY HORIZONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | VISIONARY HORIZONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRISTAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 150483 / SEC#: 801-79890

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2014 Approved)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/2/2014 Terminated)

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
Tennessee
(1/23/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/18/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VH
VISIONARY HORIZONS, LLC
NAME1020 | WEALTHBRIGHT ADVISORS | VISIONARY HORIZONS, LLC | VISIONARY HORIZONS, L.L.C. | VISIONARY HORIZONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | VISIONARY HORIZONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | VISIONARY HORIZONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRISTAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 150483 / SEC#: 801-79890

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2014 Approved)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/2/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
620 Mabry Hood Rd Suite 301, Knoxville, TN 37932
Mailing Address
Phone number
(865) 675-8496
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV FORM 2A (3/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,229
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 291,415,668

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Company Information


VISIONARY HORIZONS, LLC

CRD#: 150483Chattanooga, TN 37421

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