Commonwealth Financial Network
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Washington
2yrs
Based in Spokane, Washington, Michael Nilson is a fiduciary financial advisor with 2 years of industry experience. Michael has been with Hightower Advisors since 2024. Hightower Advisors offers financial planning, investment management, and private fund management and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 526 advisors with offices in Spokane, and one of 501 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience2 years (since 2024)
How that compares ?2 years in the industry
Office835 N Post St #102, Spokane, WA 99201
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$2.85 million
Advisors at the firm1,039
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Hightower Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services
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Licenses
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Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- Nov 2024 – nowHightower Advisors, LLCCurrent firm
Contact Michael
835 N Post St #102Spokane, WA 99201Office · Get directions Firm main line(312) 962-3800Headquarters: Hightower Advisors · Chicago, IL Firm websiteshaffer.hightoweradvisors.com
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Questions to ask Michael
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- Who on your team supports you, and who reviews the recommendations you make?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- 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 Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Hightower Advisors at (312) 962-3800 and ask for Michael Nilson. Michael works from the Spokane, WA office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 2024, about 2 years. 2 years in the industry.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
Hightower Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Michael 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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