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Nicholas Jacob Friedman

Nicholas J. Friedman

RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | Director, Financial Planning
Ridgerfield, CT
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CRD#: 5465081
Nicholas Jacob Friedman

Professional summary

Nicholas Jacob Friedman, CFP®, who also goes by Nicholas J Friedman, is a registered financial advisor currently at RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Ridgerfield, Connecticut.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Nicholas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography

Helping my clients plan their financial future and look forward to the retirement they deserve is what makes my work as a financial planner so rewarding. Outside of work, I’m usually doing one of three things: enjoying the outdoors with my family and dogs, serving as head coach of the Briarcliff High School Boys Varsity Basketball team, or agonizing over/rooting for the Jets, Mets and Knicks.
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Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?
Education Planning
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Nicholas J Friedman

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) BRIARCLIFF HIGH SCHOOL; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY; HIGH SCHOOL; VARSITY BASKETBALL COACH; START DATE: 2013; APPROX 40 HRS/MTH ON ACTIVITY; 0 HRS/MTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; VARSITY BASKETBALL COACH.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2015

Education

University of Delaware

Experience

Current

February 13, 2025 - Present

RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 168652
Ridgerfield, CT
Past

November 1, 2018 - March 10, 2025

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

RIA
CRD#: 104510
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

May 12, 2016 - November 1, 2018

EDELMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113299
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 12, 2016 - October 31, 2018

RETIREONE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 269923
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

August 1, 2013 - April 29, 2016

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
MT KISCO, NY
Past

April 20, 2011 - April 27, 2016

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
MT KISCO, NY

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".
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RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT
COMPREHENSIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, LLC | RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RITHOLTZ & CO. | LIFTOFF | GOOD ADVICE

CRD#: 168652 / SEC#: 801-78479

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/16/2013 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Connecticut
(2/13/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/19/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/19/2011
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT
COMPREHENSIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, LLC | RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RITHOLTZ & CO. | LIFTOFF | GOOD ADVICE

CRD#: 168652 / SEC#: 801-78479

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/16/2013 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
24 West 40th Street 15th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 625-1200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
71

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (7/2/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts11,801
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,459,181,176

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
05/28/2025
Cover Page
Report
04/10/2024
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

RITHOLTZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Director, Financial PlanningCRD#: 168652Ridgerfield, CT

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