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Nicole Kiomi Kikugawa

Investment Adviser Representative at Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC

Sonora, CACRD #4818744Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
22 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Nicole Kiomi Kikugawa is an investment adviser representative with Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC in Sonora, CA, where they have been registered since 2017. They have worked in the securities industry since 2004 and have been registered with 6 firms, including LPL Financial LLC and Valley Wealth Strategies. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in California.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California
Broker:
10 states and territories

Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 8/6/2008
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 8/17/2004
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 11/22/2005
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 7/7/2004

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Valley Wealth Strategies, LLCCurrent
10/20/2017 – Sonora, CA
LPL Financial LLC
10/29/2020 – 10/28/2022Lake Forest, CA
LPL Financial LLC
11/29/2017 – 4/4/2018Lake Forest, CA
Valley Wealth Strategies
5/16/2017 – 12/31/2017Sonora, CA
National Planning Corporation ("NPC OF America" IN FL & NY)
10/6/2009 – 11/29/2017Sonora, CA
Financial Network Investment Corporation
8/13/2008 – 9/28/2009San Jose, CA
Pension Planners Securities, Inc.
8/7/2008 – 8/13/2008San Jose, CA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. National Planning Corporation
    Sep 2009 – Nov 2017Emeryville, CA
  2. Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC
    May 2017 – no end date reportedSonora, CA
  3. LPL Financial LLC
    Nov 2017 – no end date reportedSonora, CA

Official records & sources

Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC

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
Estimated blended rate
0.0125
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • First $500,0001.25%
  • Next $500,000 up to $1,500,0001.00%
  • Over $1,500,0000.00%

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

Sound financial planning, portfolio construction, Social Security maximization, tax efficiency strategies, and behavioral coaching, with a special focus on retirement planning and investment management.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesSelection of Other Advisers
Firm areas of expertise
Financial PlanningRetirement PlanningSocial Security MaximizationPortfolio ConstructionTax EfficiencyBehavioral CoachingInvestment ManagementIndependent Advisory

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
24
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
19
Main office:
Lodi, CA
Founded:
1974
SEC file number:
801-113081

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Form ADV data as of June 1, 2026

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