Financial Strategies of Amelia in Fernandina Beach offering Financial Advice, Retirement Planning, Life insurance, Long Term Care

Discover truly independent financial advice and financial planning. Financial advice not bound by someone else's objectives or goals but designed to meet your financial and life needs and desires.

Whether to retire, provide for future generations or fund a charity of choice I help clients put a financial plan in place to help them achieve their vision. Each client's individual plan is dependent on their individual financial needs, wants and wishes and takes into account their personal time frames and risk tolerances.

I work with successful individuals, families and business owners to help them pursue their financial objectives. I strive to simplify the complexities of wealth and provide an integrated solution centered on your values and goals.

 

 

Nicola Nichol, CFA is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services, Inc.  Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely by Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 7077 Bonneval Road, Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL 32216. (904) 296-3300.  Financial Strategies of Amelia and all other entities and individuals referenced are independent of Equity Services, Inc. unless otherwise noted.

 

 

Life Expectancy

Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

Savings Goals

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Federal Income Tax

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Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

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