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Michael Nickerson III

Advisor at Independence Square Holdings, LLC

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Location

Chestertown, MD 21620

Credentials

Series 65

Industry experience

1 year

About

Michael Nickerson III is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor at Independence Square Holdings, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Independence Square Holdings, he worked at LPL Financial and has a background that includes roles at Washington College and Gunston Day School, alongside part-time labor positions in construction and farming. He is also the owner and operator of Michael's Shore Style BBQ, a local food service business. Independence Square Holdings, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and combines in-house portfolio management with third-party programs, offering digital platforms and ancillary services to support client objectives.

Client services

Based on Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals

Expertise

Based on Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Executive Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Up to $20,000 for initial financial planning; up to $10,000 per month for ongoing consulting; up to $100,000 for pension consulting plans; Wealth.com access fees up to $2,400 one-time or $200/month.

Percentage

Up to 2.50% annually

Commissions

Transaction-based compensation including commissions, sales charges, trails, and other remuneration through LPL Financial; insurance commissions for sale of insurance products; referral fees from third parties.

Project-based

Up to $2,000 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Performance-based

Performance-based fees negotiated individually for qualified clients and private funds managed by affiliate ISQ Capital LLC.

Subscriptions

Ancillary services such as Caribou Health Technologies access fees up to $750 per year; Wealth.com monthly fees up to $200/month.

Location

100 Talbot Boulevard

Chestertown, MD 21620

Most active in

Maryland

Work history

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

2024 - Present (2 years)

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

2023 - 2024 (1 year)

LPL Financial

2023 - 2024 (1 year)

Washington College

2020 - 2024 (4 years)

Gunston Day School

2016 - 2020 (4 years)

Saw Mill Creek Construction

2014 - Present (12 years)

Grand View Farm

2014 - Present (12 years)

Disclosures

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