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Credentials
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
40 years
Location
Freeport, IL
Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc.
Multi-team
Brett Nicklaus is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. since 2014 and previously worked at firms including Integrity Alliance, LLC and American General Securities Incorporated. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Trinity Insurance & Financial Services, a fixed business sales company. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through a network of 176 advisors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes the Hilltop-cleared Envestnet platform to provide various managed account programs and facilitates advisory and brokerage services.
Based on Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc.
Based on Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc.
Financial planning fixed fees typically range from $500 to $10,000
Commissions are earned on securities transactions processed through Packerland's broker-dealer
Hourly rates for financial planning typically do not exceed $400/hour
Minimum fee: Financial Planning fees typically range from $500 to $10,000 depending on complexity and arrangement Fee-only: Financial Planning fees charged on fixed fee basis ($500 to $10,000), hourly basis (up to $400/hour), or as a percentage of assets under management, negotiated per client
Freeport, IL
Freeport IL
Advisors at this office
1
Illinois
40 years of industry experience
Packerland Brokerage Services
2014 - Present • 12 years
Green Bay, WI
Integrity Alliance, LLC
2010 - 2014 • 4 years
OSAIC Services, Inc.
2008 - 2009 • 1 year
Dixon, IL
American General Securities Incorporated
2006 - 2008 • 2 years
Dixon, IL
Meritus Capital Management, Inc.
2003 - 2003 • 1 year
Elgin, IL
PRUCO Securities, LLC.
2001 - 2003 • 2 years
Dixon, IL
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Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Is not active or affiliated with:
Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Series 65
Davis, IL
Stonebrook Capital Management, Inc.
Robert Endres is a financial advisor at Stonebrook Capital Management, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Stonebrook Capital since 2012. Stonebrook Capital Management provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages diversified portfolios using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, with an emphasis on downside risk management.
Series 65
Freeport, IL
Lucas Group Financial Advisors, LLC
Todd Reno is a financial advisor at Lucas Group Financial Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Regal Investment Advisors, Jones Long LaSalle, and Collins Aerospace. Lucas Group Financial Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and foundations. The firm serves a broad client base using a long-term, evidence-based investment approach centered on diversified passive funds and employs third-party sub-advisers for portfolio management.
Series 65
Freeport, IL
Lucas Group Financial Advisors, LLC
Andrew Stewart is a financial advisor at Lucas Group Financial Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple related firms, including six years at Regal Investment Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Stewart serves as a football coach at Freeport Middle School and is the Board President of Freeport Phantoms Youth Football and Cheer. He also sits on the board of The Foundation for Northwest Illinois. Lucas Group Financial Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and foundations. The firm uses a long-term Modern Portfolio Theory approach with diversified, passive, and evidence-based investments, and collaborates with an affiliated accounting firm for coordinated tax and financial services.
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Freeport, IL
Lucas Group Financial Advisors, LLC
Lucas Beggin is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is a partner at Lucas Group Financial Advisors, LLC and has previously worked with Regulus Financial Group, Regal Investment Advisors, and Lucas Group Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves on the boards of Parkview Homes NFP and the Highland College Foundation, acting as Treasurer for the latter. He is also a partner at Lucas Groups CPA+ Advisors, a public accounting and management firm. Lucas Group Financial Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and foundations. The firm uses a long-term, evidence-based approach with diversified portfolios and coordinates with its affiliated accounting firm to integrate tax and financial planning services.
CFP®, Series 66
Freeport, IL
Lucas Group Financial Advisors, LLC
Katherine Downing is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. She currently works at Lucas Group Financial Advisors, LLC and previously held roles at Regal Investment Advisors, Regulus Financial Group, LLC, and Axa Advisors, LLC. Downing is also licensed as an insurance agent, providing life insurance and annuity services. Lucas Group Financial Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and foundations. The firm employs a long-term Modern Portfolio Theory approach using diversified, passive, evidence-based mutual funds and ETFs, and coordinates closely with an affiliated accounting firm for integrated client services.
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Freeport, IL
Lucas Group Financial Advisors, LLC
Michael Sullivan is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Lucas Group Financial Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Wallem Associates, Inc. Lucas Group Financial Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and foundations. The firm serves a diverse client base and employs a long-term Modern Portfolio Theory approach using diversified, passive, and evidence-based mutual funds and ETFs.
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