Nickolas King

Advisor at Merrill — Camden, SC Broad St

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Credentials

ChFC®, Series 66

Experience

7 years

Location

Camden, SC 29020

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,098 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Nickolas King is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he integrates investment management with tax-aware and estate-conscious strategies to help clients align their financial decisions with both current priorities and long-term objectives. He focuses on supporting clients through life's transitions including divorce, retirement, and small business strategies, aiming to develop personalized wealth management strategies that are as flexible as changing market conditions.

With over a decade of experience, Nickolas began his financial planning career after graduating from Flowery Branch High School and building a foundation in one of the nation's financial planning programs at the University of Georgia. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials, which support his approach to helping clients make informed decisions aligned with their values and life goals.

Beyond his professional work, Nickolas has interests in chess, football, music, and pickleball. His work philosophy centers on helping clients uncover what matters most to them and their families to create strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals with confidence.

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

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Divorce financial planning Tax strategies for small businesses General tax planning

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Location

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Camden, SC Broad St

917 Broad St

Camden SC 29020

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

South Carolina · Texas

Work history

7 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.a.

2023 - Present • 3 years

Camden, SC

Merrill

2023 - Present • 3 years

Camden, SC

Edward Jones

2021 - 2023 • 2 years

St. Louis, MO

SECURITIES AMERICA, inc.

2020 - 2021 • 1 year

Wilmette, IL

Resource Financial Group

2018 - 2021 • 3 years

Wilmette, IL

Securities Service Network

2018 - 2020 • 2 years

Wilmette, IL

Trinity Financial Advisors

2018 - 2018 • 1 year

Chicago, IL

Valenta Capital Mgmt

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

Westminster, CO

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Welch Financial Planning

2016 - 2016 • 1 year

Boulder, CO

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Edward T

Series 63, Series 66

Camden, SC

Camco, LLC

Edward Tuggle is the sole advisor at Camco, LLC, an independent firm based in Camden, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience, including 16 years with Camco. Prior to founding Camco, his background includes broker-dealer roles. Camco provides discretionary portfolio management for individual investors, focusing on taxable accounts and tax-deferred IRAs. The firm emphasizes a global, horizon-focused investment approach that aims to anticipate market events and limit downside risk through diversified portfolios of funds, income-producing securities, and cash allocations, with discretionary management handled through a single custodian.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Income planning Real estate investing
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Philip G

Series 63, Series 65

Camden, SC

Cannon Advisors

Philip Gephart is a financial advisor at Cannon Advisors in Camden, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cannon Advisors, he owned and directed Workout Anytime, a fitness business, where he remains involved as Owner and Fitness Director. Cannon Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and limited consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies informed by client-specific policy statements and manages approximately $181.6 million across about 228 clients.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Annuities
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Craig S

Series 63, Series 66

Camden, SC

Advisory Services Network

Craig Schinke is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kovack Securities Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and financial, retirement, and estate planning through his affiliated business, Tenet Wealth Management. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm’s network of independent advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets with strategies tailored across a range of investment types.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William G

Series 63, Series 66

Camden, SC

Advisory Services Network

William Galloway Jr. is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisory Services Network since 2019, following positions at BB&T Securities and Scott & Stringfellow. Advisory Services Network offers investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerances.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William M

Series 66

Camden, SC

Advisory Services Network

William Morris is a financial advisor at Advisory Services Network with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kovack Securities Inc., Tenet Wealth Management, and North American Senior Benefits. Outside of financial services, he has experience in event management with Triple T Events and has worked in various roles including at Shipyard Baseball Complex and Sea World Orlando. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a large network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing diverse investment strategies and flexible engagement models.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jonathan F

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Camden, SC

Advisory Services Network

Jonathan Fike is a financial advisor at Advisory Services Network with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His work history includes roles at Kovack Securities, Inc. since 2014 and Advisory Services Network since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, Fike is involved in leading a capital campaign for Village Church in South Carolina. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, investment consulting, and retirement-plan services, managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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