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Scott Randall Nicholson

17 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
2 advisors
Number of Clients
102 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$429K average
Assets Under Management
$43.7M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Financial Plan Fee:$500 - $20,000

The firm charges a percentage of assets under management, with a maximum of 1.5%. For clients with managed balances under $500,000, AWM may charge an upfront financial planning fee between $500 and $20,000. Comprehensive financial planning services are offered for a fixed annual fee, which varies based on complexity and client needs. For existing grandfathered clients, there is a minimum annual fee of $1,200 for individuals and $1,800 for couples. Altruist LLC’s Model Marketplace fees range between 0.00% and 1.00%.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate PlanningFinancial Planning & CoachingInsurance PlanningHigh Net Worth
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Advisor Information

Office location

4120 E. Beltline Ave., Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525

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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Scott owns rental property in Belding, MI, acquired in 2023, and spends minimal time on it. He is also an advisor at Blue Water Asset Management and a mergers & acquisition advisor at Calder Capital, LLC, spending about half his time on the latter.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Advize Wealth Management
October 2025 - Present · 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Blue Water Asset Management
March 2015 - September 2025 · 10 yrs 6 mos
Invest Financial Corporation
October 2010 - December 2017 · 7 yrs 2 mos
Invest Financial CorporationBroker
June 2009 - December 2017 · 8 yrs 6 mos
Nml Equity Services, INC. Broker
October 1988 - October 1989 · 1 yr
Robert W. Baird & CO. Incorporated Broker
October 1988 - October 1989 · 1 yr
State Registrations1 state
MI
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Exams
No exam information available for this advisor.
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