David William Nicholson

Advisor at Merrill — Westfield, IN

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

45 years

Location

Westfield, IN

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Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,107 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

David Nicholson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Evansville, Indiana, a position he has held since 2008. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1981, accumulating over four decades of experience. David leads Nicholson, Smith & Associates, providing disciplined and customized financial strategies to a select group of high net worth professionals, retirees, individuals, and families, with a focus on college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services.

A 1977 graduate of Indiana University, David holds FINRA Series 5, 6, 7, 8, 63, and 65 registrations, as well as Life, Health, and Long Term Care insurance licenses. He has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as a Best In State Wealth Advisor for six consecutive years, most recently in 2024. David has dedicated himself to developing deep working relationships with clients by approaching each on a life-by-life basis and aims to be an essential resource in helping clients meet their individual financial goals.

Beyond his professional work, David is involved in his community and various organizations. He serves on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Southwestern Indiana and participates in church activities, Indiana University alumni events, and soccer administration and coaching. David and his wife LaDonna have been married since 1978 and reside in Westfield, Indiana with their two daughters and five grandchildren.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Long-term care insurance Life insurance needs analysis

Demographic focus

Retired Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Parents Intergenerational Families

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Commissions

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Location

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Westfield, IN

Westfield IN

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Indiana · Texas

Work history

45 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.a.

2011 - Present • 15 years

Evansville, IN

Merrill

2008 - Present • 18 years

Evansville, IN

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Business activities & affiliations

Scott D

RICP®, Series 65

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Ryan V

CFP®, Series 66

Carmel, IN

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Edward A

Series 66, Series 65

Westfield, IN

Argus Efficient Capital, LLC

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Passive / index investing
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Brent F

Series 66

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CFP®

Fishers, IN

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Exec comp design Executive Financial Professional Christian Faith Based
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Joshua Z

CFP®, Series 66

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