Nicholas Hood
Investment Adviser Representative at ESI Financial Advisors
Professional summary
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Nicholas Hood is an investment adviser representative with ESI Financial Advisors in Timonium, MD, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2015 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and MML Investors Services, LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Maryland.
Office
Advisors at this office: 9
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Maryland
- Broker:
6 states and territories
Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
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.
- Towson University's Stephens HALL TheatreJul 2006 – Sep 2025Towson, MD
- NICK HOOD PhotographySep 2010 – Sep 2025White Hall, MD
- Hornor Townsend & KENT IncApr 2015 – Feb 2017Hunt Valley, MD
- PENN Mutual LIFE INS CoApr 2015 – Feb 2017Horsham, PA
- Guardian LIFE Insurance Co OF AmericaMar 2017 – Jun 2019Sparks, MD
- PARK Avenue Securities, LLCMar 2017 – Jun 2019Hunt Valley, MD
- MassmutualAug 2019 – Nov 2024Hunt Valley, MD
- MML Investors ServicesSep 2019 – Nov 2024Hunt Valley, MD
- First Financial GroupMar 2017 – Aug 2019Hunt Valley, MD
- Aspire Wealth PlannerApr 2015 – Feb 2017Hunt Valley, MD
- Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.Nov 2024 – Jan 2026Fairfield, IA
- Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.Nov 2024 – Jan 2026Fairfield, IA
- National LIFE GroupMar 2026 – no end date reportedTimonium, MD
- Equity Services IncMar 2026 – no end date reportedMontpelier, VT
Official records & sources
Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About ESI Financial Advisors
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Commissions
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Firm account minimum
- $10,000
- $1 to $1,000,0001.00%
- $1,000,001 to $2,500,0000.75%
- $2,500,001 to $4,999,9990.60%
- $5,000,000 to $10,000,0000.50%
+1 more tiers on the firm profile
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
Broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services for financial professionals, including operations support, compliance collaboration, business development resources, sales and marketing resources, software integration, and advisory services.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$1B–$5B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 532
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- Montpelier, VT
- Founded:
- 1968
- SEC file number:
- 801-41722
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of July 1, 2026
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