J. Mark Nickell & Co. provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses. Financial planning was provided to 26–50 clients last fiscal year.
J. Mark Nickell & Co. reports 49 clients. They include 43 high-net-worth individuals and 6 individual clients. Of its assets, 94.3% ($138M across 153 accounts) are managed with discretion; $8.28M across 21 accounts are not.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 12% | 2% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 88% | 89% |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | <1% |
| Other | Fewer than 5 | 9% |
Client shares use reported counts. Client types without a reported count are excluded from that total.
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 6 | $3.63M | 2.5% | $605K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 43 | $130M | 88.9% | $3.03M |
| Corporations and other businesses | Fewer than 5 | $3.37K | 0.0% | — |
| Other | Fewer than 5 | $12.6M | 8.6% | — |
| Total | 49 | $146M | 100% | — |
- Clients
- 6
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.63M
- AUM share
- 2.5%
- Avg. per client
- $605K
- Clients
- 43
- Regulatory AUM
- $130M
- AUM share
- 88.9%
- Avg. per client
- $3.03M
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $3.37K
- AUM share
- 0.0%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients
- Fewer than 5
- Regulatory AUM
- $12.6M
- AUM share
- 8.6%
- Avg. per client
- —
Total
- Clients
- 49
- Regulatory AUM
- $146M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- —
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 0
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 26–50
J. Mark Nickell & Co. charges 0.60%–1.00% a year for its Investment Supervisory Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is not negotiable, has a $10,000 annual minimum and requires an account of at least $1,000,000. The brochure also prices one other service, listed under fee details.
| Asset band | Annual rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$1M | 1.00% |
| $1M–$3M | 0.80% |
| $3M–$5M | 0.70% |
| $5M and above | 0.60% |
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial planning fees
- Financial planning beyond a prototypical engagement may carry additional fees, charged hourly at $300 to $450 per hour, or a fixed fee if estimated in advance.
Joseph Nickell owns 50% to 75% of J. Mark Nickell & Co.. The leadership team of J. Mark Nickell & Co. includes President Joseph Nickell. It has 3 employees.
Staff
- 3 employees
- 3 in advisory functions
- 3 state-registered reps
- Owns 50% to 75% of J. Mark Nickell & Co.
Joseph Nickell
Control person · since April 1994
- Owns 10% to 25% of J. Mark Nickell & Co.
Margaret Dover
Control person · since January 2026
- Owns 10% to 25% of J. Mark Nickell & Co.
Thomas Nickell
Control person · since January 2026
J. Mark Nickell & Co.’s regulatory assets grew from $111M (April 2021) to $146M (March 2026); clients rose from 46 to 49 and employees from 2 to 3.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026March 2026 | $146M | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $115M | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Feb 2024February 2024 | $121M | 45 | 2 | 1 |
| Feb 2023February 2023 | $108M | 46 | 2 | 1 |
| Feb 2022February 2022 | $125M | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr 2021April 2021 | $111M | 46 | 2 | 1 |
Besides its headquarters, J. Mark Nickell & Co. has 0 offices, with 1 listed address in 1 state.
Tennessee · 1 listed address
- 100 Westwood Place, Suite 330, BrentwoodHQ
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- J. Mark Nickell & Co.
- Headquarters
- 100 Westwood Place, Suite 330, Brentwood, TN 37027
- Website
- jmarknickell.com
- Phone
- 615-371-6622
- @j.-mark-nickell-&-company
- SEC file
- 801-121304
- Structure
- Tennessee corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
J. Mark Nickell & Co.’s named custodian for separately managed accounts is Charles Schwab ($135M). J. Mark Nickell & Co. does not have custody of client assets.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $135M100%
At year end, J. Mark Nickell & Co.’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (95%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $125M across 30 positions; the largest are iShares TR (14.0%), iShares TR (11.8%) and Vanguard Index Fds (10.6%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks1%
- Funds95%
- Other4%
- Variable annuities at tiaa and jefferson national.4%
How many clients does J. Mark Nickell & Co. have?
J. Mark Nickell & Co. has 49 clients and manages $146 million for them, as of March 2026. They include 43 high-net-worth individuals and 6 individual clients.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 18 March 2026
What services does J. Mark Nickell & Co. offer?
J. Mark Nickell & Co. provides financial planning and portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does J. Mark Nickell & Co. charge?
J. Mark Nickell & Co. charges 0.60%–1.00% a year for its Investment Supervisory Services. Each asset band is charged at its own rate. The fee is billed in advance, is not negotiable, has a $10,000 annual minimum and requires an account of at least $1,000,000.
Source: J. MARK NICKELL & CO. 2026 ANNUAL REVISED BROCHURE, filed 18 March 2026
Which custodians does J. Mark Nickell & Co. use?
J. Mark Nickell & Co.’s separately managed account assets are held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $135M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 18 March 2026
How many financial advisors does J. Mark Nickell & Co. have?
J. Mark Nickell & Co. has 3 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 3 employees, and 3 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does J. Mark Nickell & Co. invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, J. Mark Nickell & Co.’s separately managed accounts held 95% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 4% other and 1% exchange-traded equities. The 4% other category is described as: Variable Annuities at Tiaa and Jefferson National.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does J. Mark Nickell & Co. have a minimum investment?
Yes, J. Mark Nickell & Co.’s minimum account size for its Investment Supervisory Services is $1M. It charges a $10K annual minimum fee.
Source: J. MARK NICKELL & CO. 2026 ANNUAL REVISED BROCHURE, filed 18 March 2026
Who owns J. Mark Nickell & Co.?
J. Mark Nickell & Co.’s direct owners are Joseph Nickell (50% to 75%), Margaret Dover (10% to 25%) and Thomas Nickell (10% to 25%).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 18 March 2026
How does J. Mark Nickell & Co. get paid?
J. Mark Nickell & Co. is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact J. Mark Nickell & Co.?
J. Mark Nickell & Co.’s main office is at 100 Westwood Place, Suite 330, Brentwood, TN 37027. Its phone number is 615-371-6622. Its website is jmarknickell.com.