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Jonathan A. Nickel

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
DALLAS, TX 75019
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CRD#: 5669145
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Professional summary

Jonathan A Nickel, who also goes by Jonathan A Nickel, Jonathan Albert Nickel, Jonathan Nickel, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Dallas, Texas and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Jonathan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Jonathan has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Jonathan A Nickel | Jonathan Albert Nickel | Jonathan Nickel

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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®
None

Experience

Current

March 31, 2026 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 3200 Olympus Blvd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75019
RIA
CRD#: 105644
DALLAS, TX
Current

April 1, 2026 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 3200 Olympus Blvd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75019
BD
CRD#: 15340
DALLAS, TX
Current

April 1, 2026 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3200 Olympus Blvd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75019
BD
CRD#: 13572
DALLAS, TX
Current

April 1, 2026 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 3200 Olympus Blvd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75019
BD
CRD#: 10358
DALLAS, TX
Current

April 1, 2026 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 3200 Olympus Blvd Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75019
BD
CRD#: 10299
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 5, 2026 - February 17, 2026

FINANCIAL & TAX ARCHITECTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119169
Plano, TX
Past

May 20, 2024 - August 9, 2024

FINALIS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 305908
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 29, 2019 - March 13, 2024

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
PLANO, TX
Past

April 29, 2019 - March 13, 2024

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
PLANO, TX
Past

March 25, 2017 - April 29, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Dallas, TX
Past

March 25, 2017 - April 29, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Dallas, TX
Past

August 4, 2016 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 24, 2011 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 28, 2010 - June 1, 2011

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
AUSTIN, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
Texas
(3/31/2026)
RR
Texas
(4/1/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/28/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/18/2009
Uniform Securities Agent 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: 1/13/2014
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 4/27/2010
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Dallas, TX 75019

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