Merrill
44yrs
Top advisor by experience in Santa Rosa
33yrs
Nicholas Nicholson
Financial advisor at Merrill
Nicholas Nicholson has worked in the financial industry for 33 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Santa Rosa, California. After 11 years at Banc of America Investment Services, Nicholas joined Merrill in 2009, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. Nicholas holds the CFP® designation.
One of 283 advisors with offices in Santa Rosa, and one of 262 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience33 years (since 1994)
How that compares ?Top 11% by experience in Santa Rosa
Office90 South E St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
FirmMerrill
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$860,085
Advisors at the firm25,559
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Merrill
Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
CFP®
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2009 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- 1998 – 2009Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Nicholas
Tailored to Nicholas’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Nicholas
How do I contact Nicholas?
Call Nicholas’s local office at (707) 575-6305 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for Nicholas Nicholson.
How long has Nicholas been a financial advisor?
Nicholas has been in the industry since 1994, about 33 years. Top 11% by experience in Santa Rosa.
What licenses does Nicholas hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Nicholas a fiduciary?
Nicholas is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Nicholas paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Nicholas for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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