Christopher Nichols

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO.

Clinton, OH

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CRD#: 6176972

Professional summary

Christopher Nichols is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC. located in Clinton, Ohio.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Owner (Nicholas and associates Inc.), Fixed life, annuity, health, disability, long term care insurance, 1005 Lonetree Ct Brunswick OH 44212, Start 2017, 100 hrs/month, Compensation: Commission. Owner( Innovatus Group Benefits LLC), Group Benefit Sales, 1005 Lonetree Ct Brunswick OH 44212, Start 2017, 20 hrs/month, Compensation: Commission. Owner(Innovatus Financial, LLC), Insurance Sales, 1005 Lonetree Ct Brunswick OH 44212, Start 2017, 20 hrs/month, Compensation: Commission.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 16, 2019 - Present

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 24723

Clinton, OH

Current

December 16, 2019 - Present

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

Office #1: 5579 Pearl Road, Ste 100, Parma, OH 44129Office #2: 5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129

RIA

CRD#: 24723

Parma, OH

Past

September 29, 2014 - December 19, 2019

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 4173

Akron, OH

Past

September 27, 2014 - December 19, 2019

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 4173

Akron, OH

Past

June 6, 2014 - October 2, 2014

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

AKRON, OH

Past

April 25, 2013 - October 2, 2014

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

AKRON, OH

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.

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

California
(12/16/2019)

Florida
(12/16/2019)

IAR

Florida
(1/2/2020)

Iowa
(8/27/2025)

Maryland
(12/16/2019)

Ohio
(12/16/2019)

IAR

Ohio
(12/16/2019)

Pennsylvania
(3/17/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/3/2014

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/21/2014

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/24/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

CRD#: 24723 / SEC#: , 8-41331

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/26/2015 Approved)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2009 Approved)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/2/2013 Approved)

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/5/2011 Approved)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/9/1999 Approved)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2011 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129

Mailing Address

5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100, Parma, OH 44129

Phone number

(440) 888-7000

Established

Ohio since 04/29/1989

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

FINRA licenses (38 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
SCHEIMAN, THOMAS GREGORY	PRESIDENT, CROP, SROP	1508288
TOETZ, DAVID WILLIAM	VP	1379388
TWAROGOWSKI, DENNIS CLARENCE	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	1033169

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	295
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 99,922,105

Disclosures

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Christopher Nichols

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Christopher Nichols's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/3/2014

Series 63

Date: 4/21/2014

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/24/2013

FINRA

Current Firm

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

Contact information

FINRA licenses (38 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL CO., INC.

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