Nicholas Somers

FINANCIAL ADVISORY

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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CRD#: 7681099

Professional summary

Nicholas Somers, who also goes by Nick Somers, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Nicholas has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Nick Somers

Other business activities

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1- 07/2024 / Collaborative Wealth Strategies / DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) / Investment Related / 160 hrs mth / 8 hrs during trading / At reported business location(s)

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 6, 2025 - Present

FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION

Office #1: 4251 Cascade Road S.e., Grand Rapids, MI 49546

RIA

CRD#: 105472

Grand Rapids, MI

Past

August 5, 2024 - February 11, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

ZEELAND, MI

Past

August 5, 2024 - February 11, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

ZEELAND, MI

Past

April 26, 2023 - August 7, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 23131

ZEELAND, MI

Past

February 27, 2023 - August 7, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

ZEELAND, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION

FINACIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION | FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION | FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP

CRD#: 105472 / SEC#: 801-33761

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/1989 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Michigan
(11/6/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/25/2023

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 2/25/2023

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 6/25/2022

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION

FINACIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION | FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION | FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORP

CRD#: 105472 / SEC#: 801-33761

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/1989 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

4251 Cascade Road S.e., Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Mailing Address

Phone number

(616) 235-5260

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SEC FORM ADV PART 2A - FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION (3/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,222
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 971,844,364

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
06/19/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/05/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/04/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Nicholas Somers

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Nicholas Somers's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/25/2023

Series 7TO

Date: 2/25/2023

SIE

Date: 6/25/2022

Current Firm

FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION

Contact information

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FINANCIAL ADVISORY CORPORATION

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