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Daniel "Dan" M. Nichols

Registered Representative & Insurance Agent
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SOLUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS


Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.

- Warren Buffet

Strategic Financial Group LLC provides individuals and families with innovative, cutting-edge products and services to help them grow, protect and conserve their wealth through all stages in life. Taking into account your needs, goals and tolerance to risk, we will work with you to bring clarity to where you’re going and how to get there. Some of our key services are detailed below.

RETIREMENT PLANNING

Retirement should mean a new phase of life, not the end of a lifestyle. While you’re building your business and your life in the present, you want to make sure your wealth is building a future for you and your loved ones. Whether you’re launching the next great business or managing the family foundation, you have your hands full with the present. We will develop personalized strategies and solutions to maximize your return later, so that you can focus on the now. With help from us, you can enjoy the life you’ve built, even after “work” becomes playing with grandkids or spending time by the sea.

ESTATE PLANNING

A well-engineered estate conservation plan can minimize tax liability and ensure that loved ones are protected. We will work with you and your other advisors to assess the impact of state and federal taxes on your estate and suggest strategies to help minimize those taxes while meeting your personal philosophies and family needs.

ASSET PROTECTION

There are numerous financial strategies and retirement income plans that can help you accumulate assets for the future, shield your business and personal assets from liabilities, and safeguard asset transfer to children and grandchildren. We can help you figure out what the right course of action is for your specific situation and objectives.

CHARITABLE PLANNING

Charitable planning allows you to support the organizations and causes that matter to you, while often providing immediate income streams and reducing your tax burden. Numerous charitable giving strategies exist, and we can help you design and execute a charitable giving plan that is in alignment with your personal and philanthropic goals.

DISABILITY AND EXTENDED CARE NEEDS

To execute a sound retirement strategy, asset and income protection are a must. Designing a plan that encompasses managing costs for extended periods of care and disability insurance can help create the necessary balance in a portfolio to ensure stability and protection of assets.

401(K) AND IRA ROLLOVERS

When you leave a job or retire, you have a decision to make regarding your 401(k) money. While leaving those assets in the former employer’s plan is an option, a rollover can be a consideration. Working with your tax advisor, we can help you determine the right course of action for you. This may include: leaving the funds in your existing plan, if permitted, or rolling them into your new employer's plan, if one is available and rollovers are permitted. Each choice offers advantages and disadvantages, depending on your specific needs and retirement plan, such as the desired investment options and services, applicable fees, expenses, and withdrawal options, as well as required minimum distributions, tax treatment of applicable options and possible protection from creditors and legal judgements and your unique situation.


Disability insurance is available through one or more carriers not affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company, dependent on carrier authorization and product availability in you state or locality.

Neither Strategic Finanical Group LLC nor New York Life Insurance Company offer tax or legal advice.  Please seek guidance in these areas from you own tax or legal advisors.

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Strategic Financial Group, LLC

Daniel "Dan" M. Nichols

Registered Representative & Insurance Agent
  • ABOUT US
    • About Our Firm
    • Meet Our Team
    • Our Alliances
    • Our Strategy
  • OUR EXPERTISE
    • Process
    • Solutions for Individuals
    • Solutions for Businesses
  • CLIENT EDUCATION
    • Newsletters
    • Helpful Links
  • CLIENT LOGIN
    • New York Life
    • NYLIFE Securities
    • MainStay Investments
  • CONTACT US
Disclosure

Daniel Nichols, Michael Gabriel, Amar Bellara, and Robyn Reilly are agents licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in select jurisdictions. Insurance products and services may be offered only in jurisdictions where the agents are properly licensed. State license numbers shown where specifically required. Additional jurisdictions available upon request.
Daniel Nichols (CA Insurance License #0H62283).
Michael Gabriel (CA Insurance License #0K03990).
Amar Bellara (CA Insurance License #0L35747).
Robyn Reilly (CA Insurance License #0G58985).

As a New York Life Agent, Daniel Nichols is licensed and authorized to offer insurance in California, but STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC may not be. For additional information on California licensure status, please click here.

As a New York Life Agent, Michael Gabriel is licensed and authorized to offer insurance in California, but STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC may not be. For additional information on California licensure status, please click here.

As a New York Life Agent, Amar Bellara is licensed and authorized to offer insurance in California, but STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC may not be. For additional information on California licensure status, please click here.

As a New York Life Agent, Robyn Reilly is licensed and authorized to offer insurance in California, but STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC may not be. For additional information on California licensure status, please click here.

The following individuals are Registered Representatives of and offer securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company:
Daniel Nichols, 44 S Broadway Ste 1801, White Plains, NY 10601, 203-385-5100.
Michael Gabriel, 99 Hawley Ln Ste 404, Stratford, CT 06614, 203-385-5100.
Amar Bellara, 99 Hawley Ln Ste 404, Stratford, CT 06614.
Robyn Reilly, 50 Anthony Ct, Bethany, CT 06524, 203-668-3008.

Amar Bellara is also a Financial Adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company. Advisory services are offered only in jurisdictions where the financial adviser and Eagle Strategies LLC are properly registered.

Strategic Financial Group, LLC is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC or its affiliates.

Neither Strategic Financial Group, LLC nor its associates are in the business of offering tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professional before making any decisions.

This website is intended for informational purposes only. Insurance, securities, and advisory products and services are available only in jurisdictions where the applicable representative and entity are properly licensed and registered. No offers may be made or accepted outside those jurisdictions.

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