John K. Nicholson

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CRD#: 727159

Professional summary

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John Keith Nicholson, who also goes by Jack Nicholson, John K Nicholson Sr., John Keith Nicholson Sr, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. John had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Jack Nicholson | John K Nicholson Sr. | John Keith Nicholson Sr

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

January 4, 2016 - February 19, 2020

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282241

CHICAGO, IL

Past

April 15, 2014 - December 31, 2015

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 127880

CHICAGO, IL

Past

April 15, 2014 - February 19, 2020

KOVITZ SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 129878

CHICAGO, IL

Past

March 29, 2007 - April 22, 2014

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 137115

CHICAGO, IL

Past

March 29, 2007 - April 22, 2014

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 137115

BARRINGTON, IL

Past

April 4, 2002 - July 7, 2006

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 20373

SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL

Past

February 28, 2002 - July 7, 2006

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 20373

CHICAGO, IL

Past

January 24, 1997 - November 14, 1997

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

SMITHFIELD, RI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/26/2015

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/27/1997

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/23/1997

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

10 S Wacker Drive Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60606

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 334-7300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

372

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KOVITZ FORM ADV PART 2A - AUGUST 2025 (11/10/2025)

KOVITZ_NORTHCOAST DBA FORM ADV PART 2A (11/10/2025)

KOVITZ WEATHERSTONE DBA DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	38,915
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 31,731,798,984

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/15/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/19/2023	Cover Page	Report

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John K. Nicholson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

KOVITZ SECURITIES, LLC

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 2/26/2015

Series 65

Date: 1/27/1997

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/23/1997

Current Firm

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

KOVITZ INVESTMENT GROUP PARTNERS, LLC

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