Cade Nicholson
Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Brentwood, TN 37027
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
11 years
Cade Nicholson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their attitudes towards opportunity and risk in the marketplace, aiming to develop asset allocations that align with their goals. Through continuous reassessment and a goals-based approach to wealth management, Cade prioritizes building strong relationships that foster open dialogue to address multiple aspects of clients' financial lives.
Cade holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Texas State University. He entered the financial services industry in 2012 as a client associate at Merrill Lynch in Midland, Texas, working alongside his mother, Rebecca Nicholson. He holds the Series 7, 66, 9, and 10 FINRA registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Together, they serve a diverse group of individuals, families, and businesses.
Residing in Tennessee with his wife Katie White, Cade manages the family farm known as the White Nickel Ranch. Outside of work, he is involved in activities such as western riding lessons, managing grass-fed beef and pasture-raised poultry, alongside their three farm dogs. Cade is also engaged in community organizations including the Arts Council of Midland, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin, and serves as a Venture Crew Advisor for the Boy Scouts of America.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
201 Franklin Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
Tennessee · Texas
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2021 - Present (5 years)
Merrill
2021 - Present (5 years)
NBC Securities Inc
2020 - 2021 (1 year)
Charles Schwab
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
Unemployed
2018 - 2018 (1 year)
BANK of AMERICA, N.A.
2014 - 2018 (4 years)
Merrill
2011 - 2018 (7 years)
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
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.
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.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through — whether you ultimately need an advisor or not.
Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly — so you can choose with confidence.
Warmer provides personalized recommendations and introductions to independent fiduciary advisors. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
Each advisor listed on our site is an independent fiduciary responsible for their own advice. Warmer may receive fees from advisors for participation or referrals; these fees are paid by advisors and do not affect the fees clients pay for advisory services.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before entering into an advisory relationship.
By using our service, you agree to Warmer's Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement and Privacy Policy. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")