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James C. Nicholson

MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES
Louisville, KY 40243
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CRD#: 5313260
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Professional summary


James Curry Nicholson JR., CFP®, who also goes by James C. Nicholson, Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Louisville, Kentucky and SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED located in Louisville, Kentucky.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James C. Nicholson, Jr

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. Magnate Wealth Management, LLC, start date 02/01/2016, Louisville, Ky, DBA for Magnate Advisory Services, LLC. and Silver Oak Securities, Inc. Also, a licensed insurance agency selling Non-Variable Insurance (Fixed Annuities, Equity Indexed Annuities, Life Insurance, Long term care and disability income), Managing Partner, 40 hours spent a month and during trading hours, investment related. 2. Mike Brooks & Associates, is investment related, DBA for Magnate Advisory Services, LLC. and Silver Oak Securities, Inc. Investment Management / Financial Planning, Financial Advisor, start date 10/14/2022, 40 hours per month, 40 hours per month during trading hours, Fee Based Compensation, Financial Planning / Investment Management. 3. Capital Wealth Management, LLC start date 02/01/2016, Louisville, KY. A licensed insurance agent selling Non-Variable Insurance (Fixed Annuities, Equity Indexed Annuities, Life Insurance, Long term care and disability income), 10 hours per month, title; agent, investment related. 4. Nicholson Financial, LLC, start date 11/01/2008, Louisville, KY, entity for business expenses and contract management, 1 hour per month after trading hours, not investment related. 5. Registered Representative, Silver Oak Securities, Inc., 400 Blankenbaker Pkwy, Ste. 100, Louisville, KY 40243, investment related, start date of March, 2016, approximate number of hours per month 80 plus including during market hours, duties include acting as a registered representative, selling and servicing approved securities products. 6. Oxford Rhine, is not investment related, Real Estate Sales Agent, start date 08/13/2021,1 hours per month, 0 hours per month during trading hours, commission compensation, refer real estate transactions to Broker / Agents to receive referral commission for real estate transactions. 7. Uspiritus DBA Bellewood & Brooklawn, not investment related, 3121 Brooklawn Campus Drive, Louisville KY, 40218, Child welfare 501(c)(3), Officer/director, Vice Chairman of the Board, start date 01/10/2008, 2 hours per month, 2 hours during trading hours.

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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: 2011

Experience


Current

July 14, 2016 - Present

MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 400 Blankenbaker Parkway Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40243
RIA
CRD#: 283056
Louisville, KY
Current

April 1, 2016 - Present

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 400 Blankenbaker Parkway Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40243
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46947
Louisville, KY
Past

May 5, 2016 - September 13, 2023

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 46947
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

July 18, 2007 - January 12, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

May 11, 2007 - January 12, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LOUISVILLE, KY

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".
MA
MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
EN GARDE! INVESTING LLC | MAGNATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MAGNATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | MAGNATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAGNATE WEALTH | MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283056 / SEC#: 801-118616

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2020 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2020 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2020 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2020 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.
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

IAR
Indiana
(7/18/2016)
RR
Indiana
(2/21/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(4/1/2016)
IAR
Kentucky
(7/14/2016)
IAR
Tennessee
(7/27/2016)
IAR
Texas
(4/9/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/17/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MA
MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
EN GARDE! INVESTING LLC | MAGNATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MAGNATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | MAGNATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAGNATE WEALTH | MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283056 / SEC#: 801-118616

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2020 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2020 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2020 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/7/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
400 Blankenbaker Parkway Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40243
Mailing Address
Phone number
(502) 855-3160
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MASLLC FORM ADV PART 2A 2024 FINAL (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,074
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 260,916,167

Red Flags


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Company Information


MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283056Louisville, KY 40243

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