Advisor at Raymond James Financial
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Firm
Raymond James Financial
Location
Charlotte, NC 28277
Credentials
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
18 years
Nicholas Nielsen is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Independent Advisor Alliance, LPL Financial, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he is an author of the book *Visual Finance* and an ESPN+ analyst for the NJCAA Basketball Tournament. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes tailored financial plans developed through comprehensive risk profiling and supports implementation via brokerage and advisory accounts, managed accounts, and outside managers.
Based on Raymond James Financial
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Fixed (flat) dollar fees may be charged for planning and/or investment consulting services
Commissions are charged in brokerage accounts when implementing financial plans or recommendations; fees and commissions may be offset or discounted for legacy clients.
Hourly rates for planning and/or investment consulting services generally up to $400 per hour
Fee-only: Hourly fees generally up to $400 per hour; fees may also be fixed (flat) dollar amounts or a percentage of assets under advisement not to exceed 2.25%
3540 Toringdon Way, Ste 200, #330
Charlotte, NC 28277
North Carolina · South Carolina · Texas
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc.
2026 - Present (1 year)
Raymond James Financial Services Inc.
2026 - Present (1 year)
Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC
2017 - 2026 (9 years)
LPL Financial, LLC
2017 - 2026 (9 years)
SunTrust Advisory Services Inc.
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
SunTrust Investment Services Inc.
2013 - 2017 (4 years)
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