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Margaret Nickens

ELM3 FINANCIAL GROUP
Alpharetta, GA 30022-1145
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CRD#: 7497497
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Professional summary


Margaret Nickens is a registered financial advisor currently at ELM3 FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Margaret is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Margaret has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Margaret Nickens provides payroll services for Elm3 CPA, Tax and Accounting. This business is not investment-related and is located at 5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 92. The business provides tax, bookkeeping, and payroll services. Margaret Nickens began providing payroll services in August 2023 and works for this business for around 20 hours per month, none of which are during trading hours. Margaret runs payroll for small businesses.

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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

March 2, 2022 - Present

ELM3 FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 5755 North Point Pkwy Suite 92, Alpharetta, GA 30022-1145
RIA
CRD#: 140594
Alpharetta, GA

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".
EF
ELM3 FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
AMERICAN MONEY MANAGEMENT | ELM3 FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ATFG | AMERICAN TAX & FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | AMERICAN MONEY MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 140594 / SEC#: 801-126278

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/3/2022 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/2/2022 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2022 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/2/2022 Terminated)

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
Colorado
(8/11/2023)
IAR
Georgia
(3/2/2022)
IAR
Texas
(4/24/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/18/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


EF
ELM3 FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
AMERICAN MONEY MANAGEMENT | ELM3 FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ATFG | AMERICAN TAX & FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | AMERICAN MONEY MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 140594 / SEC#: 801-126278

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/3/2022 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/2/2022 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2022 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/2/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
5755 North Point Pkwy Suite 92, Alpharetta, GA 30022-1145
Mailing Address
Phone number
(678) 297-9500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ELM3 ADV PART 2A (2/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts631
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 159,125,234

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Company Information


ELM3 FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 140594Alpharetta, GA 30022-1145

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