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Nicholas M. Piehler

DAVIE KAPLAN WEALTH CARE ADVISORS
ROCHESTER, NY 14618
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CRD#: 7574905
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Professional summary


Nicholas Michael Piehler, who also goes by Nicholas M Piehler, Nicholas Piehler, is a registered financial advisor currently at DAVIE KAPLAN WEALTH CARE ADVISORS, LLC located in Rochester, New York and DKCB FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Rochester, New York.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Nicholas has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Nicholas M Piehler | Nicholas Piehler

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.
1) DAVIE KAPLAN CPA, P.C; Shareholder; CPA services:Accounting/Bookkeeping/CPA/Tax ServicesTax PlanningTax PreparationTax return filingsAttest services; NIR; HRS 20; HRS: 100; 08/26/2013; 1000 First Federal Plaza, Rochester NY 14614, United States; 1. Tax Services2. Audit Services3. Business accounting consulting services4. Peer Review services5. Recruiting / Staff Development 2) CATHOLIC NEWMAN COMMUNITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER; Finance Committee Chairman NATURE: Catholic Newman Community at the University of Rochester NIR; HRS 5; HRS 5; 07/01/2015; Interfaith Chapel 1045 Wilson Boulevard Box 270501, Rochester NY 14627, United States; Coordinate finance committee meetings and annual budgeting process, Review budget to actual performance quarterly, Provide advise on various financial concerns relating to the organization, Identify and discuss potential threats to the organization and relevant solutions. I make no investment decisions as the organization' investment activities are restricted and dictated by the Diocese of Rochester; 3) NATIVITY PREPARATORY ACADEMY OF ROCHESTER; Finance Committee Member / Board Member NATURE: catholic middle school for disadvantaged children in the Rochester, NY area. NIR; HRS: 10; HRS: 10; 07/01/2016; 15 Wahlin St, Rochester NY 14614; 1. Plan and administer the annual fund raiser, advise board regarding the finances of the organization, Annual 990 filing, Coordinate the annual audit of the organization. I make no investment decisions 4) J BOB PROPERTIES INC.; Owner; Rental real estate management; IR; # OF HRS: 10; TRADING HRS: 0; 07/06/2010; 42 Boxwood Ln, Fairport NY 14450; Coordinate rental of property, repairs, finances. 5) Davie Kaplan Wealth Care Advisors, LLC; Formerly DKCB Wealth Care Advisors, LLC) Start 1/1/2024; ADDR: Rochester NY; Investment Adviser Representative; NATURE: Financial svcs; IR # OF HRS: 40 ; TRADING HRS: 40; MEMBER/REFERRING ADVISOR 6) FRIENDS OF SCHOLASTIC CREW; Treasurer;. NPO for the McQuaid Jesuit Highschool crew team. The activity includes fund raising and registration. NIR; # OF HRS: 5; TRADING HRS: 0; 10/01/2024; 1800 South Clinton Ave, Rochester NY 14618; I will serve as the organization's treasurer. I will have no check signing authority and no banking authority. I will prepare the monthly bookkeeping and annual tax filings. 7) Eugene M. Petilli Spousal Lifetime Access TR; Co-Trustee; The trust is designed to hold stock in Grantor's Company for spouse. ; NIR; 0; 07/01/2022; 6977 Hackney CIR Victor NY 14564; None at this time until grantor's death. Grantor approximately 50s. I am the current trustee. 8) DKCB FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC - CRD# 126493 INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY SERVICES INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE, START DATE: 09/2023, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: .5, REFERRAL - REFER HIGH NET WORTH CLIENTS TO RIA AS APPROPRIATE; 9) DAVIE KAPLAN WEALTH CARE ADVISORS, LLC CRD# 140436, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION : ADVISORY SERVICES INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE START DATE: 09/2023, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: .5, FINANCIAL PLANNING; 10) DAVIE KAPLAN PROFIT SHARING PLAN, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: PROFIT SHARING PLAN, START DATE: 05/2025, TRUSTEE, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: .5, REVIEWING INVESTMENT OPTIONS & PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE WITHIN DAVIE KAPLAN'S PROFIT SHARING PLAN; 11. 2) DAVIE KAPLAN WEALTH CARE ADVISORS, LLC (INSURANCE) POSITION: ADVISOR, NATURE: INSURANCE INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS:: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/2023 DESCRIPTION: ADVISOR - CONDUCTS INSURANCE SALES/REFERRALS

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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

February 7, 2024 - Present

DAVIE KAPLAN WEALTH CARE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 100 Meridian Centre Blvd. Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14618
RIA
CRD#: 140436
ROCHESTER, NY
Current

February 23, 2024 - Present

DKCB FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 100 Meridian Centre Blvd. Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14618
RIA
CRD#: 126493
ROCHESTER, NY
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 100 Meridian Centre Blvd Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14618
RIA
CRD#: 105644
ROCHESTER, NY
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 100 Meridian Centre Blvd Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14618
BD
CRD#: 13572
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

February 3, 2023 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

September 29, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
ROCHESTER, NY

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".
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

RR
Florida
(9/5/2025)
IAR
New York
(2/7/2024)
RR
New York
(9/5/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/3/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/29/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Rochester, NY 14618

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