Nicholas J. Thompson, CFP®
Nick graduated from Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University with degrees in Financial Planning and Sports Business. He has been in the financial services industry since 2021 and most recently worked as a Wealth Manager at an Orange County-based RIA before joining The Summit Financial Strategies, Inc. in 2026. Being with Summit has given Nick the opportunity to work alongside a team that shares his commitment to personalized planning-first advice. He values the collaboration and collective insight that come from working with Brett, Parker, and Harrison. Nick holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and brings strong expertise in comprehensive planning and investment strategies to the team. Nick strives to build lasting relationships with the families he serves as they work together towards their long-term financial goals.
Investment Philosophy
Nick believes in providing a personalized approach to financial planning and investments, with a focus on simplifying complex issues to reduce stress and make decision-making easier for his clients. He knows that successful investing starts with truly understanding each client to build tailored strategies that reflect the individual’s circumstances around investments, risk management, retirement, taxes, and estate planning. He places equal emphasis on the structure of a sound financial plan and the active management required to keep that plan dynamic as both clients’ lives and the market evolves.
Licensing
Nick holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 7 securities licenses through LPL Financial, and in 2026 he earned the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional.
Personal life
When he is not working, you might find him at the gym playing basketball or in the weight room, and on the rare occasion it is not hot in Arizona, he will be out enjoying it with his family and friends. Nick is also a lifelong learner, so even in his free time he is probably studying markets, economics, or preparing for another designation. However, most of Nick’s free time is spent having quality time with his wife, Isabella, and son, Tommy.