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John M. Nicola

NICOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD.
Vancouver, V6J1W8
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CRD#: 7324585
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Professional summary


John Michael Nicola is a registered financial advisor currently at NICOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD. .

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. John has worked at 1 firm .

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) JUNE 2020 - NWM HOLDINGS LTD, 1508 WEST BROADWAY, 5TH FLR, VANCOUVER, BC. DIRECTOR/OFFICER OF INCORPORATED HOLDING COMPANY THAT OWNS THE MAJORITY SHARES OF NICOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT DIVIDED AMONG CORPORATE SHAREHOLDERS. 2) APRIL 2015 - NWM STRUCTURED FINANCE INVESTMENTS LTD., SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. DIRECTOR OF INCORPORATED COMPANY FOR HOLDING INVESTMENTS IN NICOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD. STRUCTURED DEVELOPMENT FINANCING PROGRAM. 3) MAY 2012 - NWM PRIVATE EQUITY GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, SAVE ADDRESS AS ABOVE. DIRECTOR OF GENERAL PARTNER MANAGING THE NICOLA PRIVATE EQUITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. 4) FEB 2012 - NWM LATITUDE G.P. LTD., SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. DIRECTOR OF GENERAL PARTNER MANAGING THE NWM LATITUDE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. 5) JAN 2010 - NWM INTERACTIVE GENERAL PARTNER LTD. SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE. DIRECTOR OF GENERAL PARTNER MANAGING NWM INTERACTIVE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. 6) OCT 2002 - NICOLA TRUST, 1384 CONNAUGHT DRIVE, VANCOUVER, BC. TRUSTEE OF FAMILY TRUST, OVERSEEING INVESTMENTS AND DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME TO BENEFICIARIES OF THE TRUST. LESS THAN 4 HOURS PER MONTH. 7) FEB 1977 - JM NICOLA LTD., 1508 WEST BROADWAY, 5TH FLR, VANCOUVER, BC. PRESIDENT, PERSONAL INCORPORATED COMPANY, COMPENSATION FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING, INSURANCE SALES AND OTHER NON-REGISTERABLE ACTIVITIES ARE PAID FROM NICOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD. TO THIS CO.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 13, 2021 - Present

NICOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD.

Office #1: 1508 West Broadway 5th Floor, Vancouver, V6J1W8
RIA
CRD#: 173201
Vancouver,

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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NICOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD.
NICOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD.

CRD#: 173201 / SEC#: 801-119288

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
Texas
(1/13/2021)

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Current Firm


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NICOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD.
NICOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD.

CRD#: 173201 / SEC#: 801-119288

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1508 West Broadway 5th Floor, Vancouver, V6J1W8
Mailing Address
Phone number
(604) 739-6450
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
491

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NICOLA WEALTH LTD ADV BROCHURE (8/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts25,833
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 10,043,703,386

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Company Information


NICOLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LTD.

CRD#: 173201Vancouver, V6J1W8

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