# J. Mark Nickell & Co. > J. Mark Nickell & Co. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Brentwood, TN, registered since 2021, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 18, 2026. - CRD: 111635 - Filed as: J. MARK NICKELL & CO. - Registration: SEC-registered investment adviser (status as filed: Approved) - Location: Brentwood, TN - Filing period: October 2026 - Form ADV filing dated: March 18, 2026 - SEC record (IAPD): https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/111635 - AdvisorCensus page: https://advisorcensus.com/firm/j-mark-nickell-and-co-brentwood-tn-111635 ## Quick answers **How is J. Mark Nickell & Co. compensated?** On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), J. Mark Nickell & Co. reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; hourly charges; fixed fees (other than subscription fees). **What does J. Mark Nickell & Co.'s brochure say about its fees?** Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 18, 2026 states: Up to $1,000,000: 1% a year; $1,000,000 to $3,000,000: 0.8% a year; $3,000,000 to $5,000,000: 0.7% a year; Above $5,000,000: 0.6% a year. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement. **Where is J. Mark Nickell & Co. located?** J. Mark Nickell & Co.'s principal office is in Brentwood, TN, according to its Form ADV. **Is J. Mark Nickell & Co. registered with the SEC or a state?** J. Mark Nickell & Co. is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2021. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 111635. **How much does J. Mark Nickell & Co. manage?** J. Mark Nickell & Co. reports $146,425,524 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 18, 2026 (94% discretionary). **How have J. Mark Nickell & Co.'s assets and staff changed since 2021?** In the Form ADV data for J. Mark Nickell & Co.: Regulatory assets under management: $111,180,621 in the October 2021 data and $146,425,524 in the October 2026 data, up 32%. Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going. **What types of clients does J. Mark Nickell & Co. serve?** By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (43); individuals (other than high net worth individuals) (6). **Which custodians does J. Mark Nickell & Co. use?** J. Mark Nickell & Co.'s most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets. **Does J. Mark Nickell & Co. report any disciplinary disclosures?** Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/111635 **What changed in J. Mark Nickell & Co.'s recent Form ADV filings?** In the April 2026 filing data: Regulatory assets under management went from $115,355,407 to $146,425,524 (+27%). ## From the Form ADV filing ### Compensation (Item 5.E) - A percentage of assets under your management - Hourly charges - Fixed fees (other than subscription fees) ### Fees and minimums (Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 18, 2026) - Up to $1,000,000: 1% a year - $1,000,000 to $3,000,000: 0.8% a year - $3,000,000 to $5,000,000: 0.7% a year - Above $5,000,000: 0.6% a year > The annualized fee for Investment Supervisory Services is charged as a percentage of assets under management, according to the following schedule: Assets Under Management Annual Fee Up to $1,000,000 1.00% The next $2,000,000 0.80% The next $2,000,000 0.70% The amount over $5,000,000 0.60% As stated in the firm's brochure. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable. ### Custodians (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) - Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Custodians holding 10% or more of the firm's separately managed account assets, as filed on Form ADV (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)). A custodian holds client assets; it does not endorse or supervise the firm. AdvisorCensus has no relationship with any custodian. ### Regulatory assets under management (Item 5.F) - Total: $146,425,524 - Discretionary: $138,147,486 - Non-discretionary: $8,278,038 ### Clients (Item 5.D) | Client type | Clients | Assets | | --- | --- | --- | | Individuals (other than high net worth individuals) | 6 | $3,630,326 | | High net worth individuals | 43 | $130,170,569 | | Corporations or other businesses not listed above | Fewer than 5 | $3,373 | | Other | Fewer than 5 | $12,621,256 | ### Advisory services (Item 5.G) - Financial planning services - Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses - Other ### Firm details - Registered since: 2021 (5 years) - Employees: 3 total, 3 performing advisory functions - Wrap fee program participation: No - States registered or notice-filed: TN - Disclosures (Item 11): Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. ### Websites listed on Form ADV (Item 1.I) - jmarknickell.com - LinkedIn @J.-MARK-NICKELL-&-COMPANY ## Assets and staff over time | Data period | Regulatory assets under management | Employees | Filing dated | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | October 2021 | $111,180,621 | 2 | August 9, 2021 | | October 2022 | $125,412,585 | 2 | February 28, 2022 | | October 2023 | $107,709,121 | 2 | February 8, 2023 | | October 2024 | $120,753,504 | 2 | February 22, 2024 | | October 2025 | $115,355,407 | 3 | March 11, 2025 | | October 2026 | $146,425,524 | 3 | March 18, 2026 | Regulatory assets under management: $111,180,621 in the October 2021 data and $146,425,524 in the October 2026 data, up 32%. Total employees: 2 in October 2021 and 3 in October 2026. ## Changes in the filing (last 12 months) ### April 2026 - Regulatory assets under management went from $115,355,407 to $146,425,524 (+27%). ### March 2026 - Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A). ### January 2026 - No longer registered or notice-filed in TX. ## Source Form ADV as filed, October 2026. Values appear as filed. Cite as: AdvisorCensus. J. Mark Nickell & Co. (CRD 111635): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.