David Nicholson

Advisor at Merrill

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Location

Westfield, IN

Credentials

Series 63

Industry experience

45 years

About

David Nicholson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Evansville, Indiana. He has been in the financial services industry since 1981 and has served Merrill Lynch since 2008. David leads the team at Nicholson, Smith & Associates, which works with high net worth professionals, retirees, individuals, and families to provide personalized wealth management and investment strategies.

His areas of expertise include college education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. David holds FINRA Series 5, 6, 7, 8, 63, and 65 registrations, as well as Life, Health, and Long Term Care Insurance licenses. He earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University in 1977 and holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation. He has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as a Best In State Wealth Advisor for six consecutive years through 2024.

David is actively involved in his community, serving as a board director for Habitat for Humanity of Southwestern Indiana and participating in church activities, Indiana University alumni events, and local soccer administration and coaching. He resides in Westfield, Indiana with his wife LaDonna, with whom he has two daughters and five grandchildren. His personal interests include biking, football, golfing, reading, soccer, swimming, tennis, traveling, and spending time with family.

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

Occupation focus

Based on Merrill

Executive Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

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

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Fee options

Percentage

$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)

Other

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

Location

Westfield, IN

Most active in

Indiana · Texas

Work history

Bank Of America, N.a.

2011 - Present (15 years)

Merrill

2008 - Present (18 years)

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