Nicholas McElroy has been CCO & Managing Member of Philip James Wealth Management since July 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it.
Philip James Wealth Management, LLC is an Alpharetta, GA firm with $931M under management, 497 clients and 7 advisers across 7 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.
Nicholas McElroy’s longest registration is the current one, 8 years at Philip James Wealth Management since 2018. Before joining Philip James Wealth Management in 2018, Nicholas McElroy was registered through Principal Securities, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
- CWM, LLCAlso current– present · under a yearTampa, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 155344
- Pgi Wealth ManagementCurrent– present · 8 yearsTampa, FL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 297517
- Principal Securities, Inc.– · 4 yearsMinneapolis, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 1137
- Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.– · under a yearMinneapolis, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
Investment adviser representative registrations
Nicholas McElroy is registered as an investment adviser representative in 6 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from August 2018; the most recent is Texas, in October 2026.
- ConnecticutSince 11 March 2025
- FloridaSince 30 September 2021
- GeorgiaSince 8 February 2022
- MinnesotaSince 21 August 2018
- TexasResidentSince 18 December 2018
- TexasSince 13 October 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 16 August 2013 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 25 July 2013 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 16 July 2013 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Nicholas Ward McElroy
- CRD
- 6206273
- Firm
- Philip James Wealth Management · CRD 297517
- Role
- CCO & Managing Member
- Office
- Tampa, FL
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 2013
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Nicholas McElroy work?
Nicholas McElroy has been CCO & Managing Member of Philip James Wealth Management, LLC since July 2018, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Nicholas McElroy a financial advisor?
Yes. Nicholas McElroy has a current investment-adviser registration in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Texas and Texas, through Philip James Wealth Management since August 2018.
How many years of experience does Nicholas McElroy have?
Nicholas McElroy has 13 years in the financial industry, since July 2013, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Nicholas McElroy passed?
Nicholas McElroy has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in July 2013. FINRA credited Nicholas McElroy with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Nicholas McElroy work before Philip James Wealth Management?
Before Philip James Wealth Management, Nicholas McElroy was registered through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., November 2013 to November 2013.
Where is Nicholas McElroy based?
Nicholas McElroy’s registered office is in Tampa, FL.
Is Nicholas McElroy registered with FINRA?
No. Nicholas McElroy has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Nicholas McElroy’s record?
Search CRD 6206273 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Nicholas McElroy’s full registration record.