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Stacey Nickens

Advisor at Elm3 Financial Group, LLC

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Location

Alpharetta, GA 30022-1145

Credentials

CFP®, Series 65

Industry experience

19 years

About

Stacey Nickens is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Elm3 Financial Group, LLC since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Stacey owns Sweet Clover Creek Farm, a small livestock and vegetable farm, and Big Pine Landscaping LLC, where she is involved in operational and financial oversight. Elm3 Financial Group serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and estates, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs an active, tax-aware investment approach that integrates macro analysis with fundamental security selection, aiming to increase tax efficiency and manage portfolios with both long-term and tactical strategies.

Client services

Based on Elm3 Financial Group, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Based on Elm3 Financial Group, LLC

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Long-term care insurance Debt management Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

Based on Elm3 Financial Group, LLC

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services ranging from $600 to $5,000 depending on scope

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 1.00% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.80% $5,000,001 - and above: 0.70%

Commissions

Commission-based compensation for insurance products sold by licensed agents affiliated with the firm

Project-based

Hourly consulting rate up to $325 per hour

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees range from $600 to $5,000; hourly rate up to $325/hour

Location

5755 North Point Pkwy, Suite 92

Alpharetta, GA 30022-1145

Most active in

Colorado · Florida · Georgia · North Carolina · Texas

Work history

Elm3 Financial Group, LLC

2006 - Present (20 years)

Disclosures

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