Nick Edwards
Credentials: CFP®#103
Jacksonville, Florida, 32216
Business Philosophy
I believe most investors seek three core attributes in an advisory relationship: Simplicity- They want to understand the proposed strategy and how it fits into their overall objectives. Effectiveness- Nobody wants to be a guinea pig for the latest "breakthrough" ideas; they just want their plan to work. Value- Clients expect a clear, tangible benefit to enlisting the help of a financial pro. My objective is to deliver outstanding performance on all three fronts.
1. What are your firm names?
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Registered Investment Advisor
Veritrust Financial
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Broker Dealer
Veritrust Financial
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Doing Business As
Investment Mangement Group
2. What is your type of RIA registration?
- SEC
3. Are you a sole practitioner or a member of a firm or team?
- Member of a Firm
4. What is your relationship to your Registered Investment Advisor?
- Independent Contractor
5. What are your years of applicable financial service experience?
- 12 Years
6. Do you have any college degree(s)?
School
Degree
Major
7. Do you belong to any industry associations?
- No
8. What is your CRD or IARD number?
- 4451511
9. Do you hold any active securities licenses?
- Series 7
- Series 63
- Series 65
10. Which categories of financial services do you provide?
- Financial Planning Advice & Services
- Investment Advice & Services
- Insurance Advice & Services
11. Which planning services do you provide?
- Financial Plans
- Retirement Plans
- College Plans
- Other
12. Which investment advisory services do you provide?
- Investment Strategy & Policy
- Risk Management
- Rebalancing
- Tax Efficient Investing
- Asset Allocation
- Asset Allocation
- Performance Reports
- Money Manager Selection
- Performance Reports
13. If you make investment decisions for clients, how do you invest their assets?
- Securities in Separate Accounts
- Mutual Funds
- Exchange Traded Funds
- Money Market Funds
- Derivatives
- CDs
- Other
14. How many clients (not accounts) do you currently service?
- Available Upon Request
15. What amount of client assets is currently under your management or advisement?
- $$25-50 million
16. What is your minimum fee for your planning services?
- Did Not Provide
17. What is your minimum fee for your investment services?
- Did Not Provide
18. What is your minimum asset requirement for your investment services?
- $100,000
19. What is your minimum net worth requirement for your planning services?
- Did Not Provide
20. What type of compensation do you receive for your planning services?
- Hourly Fees
- Asset Based Fees
- Commission (Investment)
- Commission (Insurance)
21. What type of compensation do you receive for your investment advisory services?
- Hourly Fees
- Asset Based Fees
- Commission (Investment)
- Commission (Insurance)
22. Do you work with remote clients over the Internet and telephone?
- Yes
23. Do you hold any active insurance licenses?
- Life
- Fixed Annuity
- Variable Annuity
- Health Disability
- Long Term Care
24. Are you a Registered Investment Advisor or an Investment Advisor Representative?
- Yes
25. Do you acknowledge you are a fiduciary when you provide financial advice and services for fees?
- Yes
26. What states are covered by your registration(s) to sell investment advisory services?
- Colorado
- Florida
- Texas
- Virginia
27. What states are covered by your registration(s) to sell investment and brokerage products?
- Colorado
- Florida
- Texas
- Virginia
28. What states are covered by your registration(s) to sell insurance products?
- Florida
29. Do you have any compliance disclosures for the past 5 years?
- Investment Disclosures: No
- Insurance Disclosures: No
30. Do you have any criminal disclosures since you became an adult?
- Misdemeanors: No
- Felonies: No
31. How do investors view your ADV Part II?
- Available Upon Request
32. Additional Disclosure Statements or Comments
- Security and Advisory services offered through Veritrust Financial, LLC. Broker/Dealer. SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA (www.finra.org)/SIPC (www.sipc.org). 8771 Perimeter Park Ct., Ste 103, Jacksonville, FL 32216 Investment Management Group and Veritrust Financial, LLC are unaffiliated entities.
33. What languages do you speak fluently?
- English
34. What is your primary role?
- Financial Planner
35. Which investment products do you sell?
- Mutual Funds
- Derivatives
- REITs
- Other
36. Which insurance products do you sell?
- Life
- Fixed Annuities
- Variable Annuities
- Disability Income
- Business
- Long Term Care
- Health
- Executive
37. Do you provide tax advice and services?
- No
38. Do you provide legal advice and services?
- No
39. Do you provide any limited engagement services?
- Financial Plan Reviews
- Investment Portfolio Reviews
40. What types of clients do you work with?
- Individuals
- High Net Worth Individuals
- Foundations
- Companies (Non-Pension)
41. Where does your first meeting with a prospective client take place?
- My Location
42. Which companies act as custodians for your clients assets?
- Pershing, LLC for Brokerage Accounts
- Direct Mutual Fund Company Placement
- Dircet Insurnace Company Placement
43. What types of reports do you provide your clients and what is the frequency?
- Performance (Quarterly)
- Brokerage Statement (Monthly)
- Market Environment (Monthly)
- Newsletters (Monthly)
- Other (Monthly)
Details for Other: All clients and prospective clients can access my interactive website www.JacksonvilleCFP.com
44. General Comments:
Did Not Provide
Certification
I certify all of the information in my professional profile is accurate and up-to-date.Most Recent Update: May 13, 2013