Brian Jeffrey Nickel
Investment Adviser Representative at Keating Financial Advisory Services
Professional summary
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Brian Jeffrey Nickel is an investment adviser representative with Keating Financial Advisory Services in Manhattan, KS, where they have been registered since 2007. They have worked in the securities industry since 2005 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc and Raymond James Financial Services. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 31 (managed futures). They are registered to provide investment advice in Kansas.
Office
Advisors at this office: 4
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Kansas
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Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.Mar 2006 – Jul 2025Overland Park, KS
- Assurity LIFE Insurance - NON VariableSep 2006 – Aug 2018Overland Park, KS
- Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, IncJan 2009 – Jul 2025Overland Park, KS
- Nickel Financial Advisory ServicesJan 2016 – no end date reportedOverland Park, KS
- Keating Financial Advisory ServicesFeb 2008 – no end date reportedOverland Park, KS
- Keating & AssciatesApr 2006 – Jul 2025Overland, KS
Official records & sources
Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Keating Financial Advisory Services
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Comprehensive financial planning, investment management, wealth preservation, personalized investment strategies, retirement planning, tax efficiency optimization, estate planning, and legacy preservation. Also offers resources including the 401(k) Coffee Break Podcast, educational videos, and financial planning content.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$1B–$5B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 30
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 5
- Main office:
- Manhattan, KS
- SEC file number:
- 801-126770
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of March 31, 2026
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