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Fernandina Beach, Nassau County
Last verified: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Financial Strategies of Amelia — Rossby Financial, LLC
About This Organization

Located on Amelia Island along the South 8th Street (A1A) corridor at 2338 South 8th Street in Fernandina Beach, Financial Strategies of Amelia (advisory services offered through Rossby Financial, LLC, SEC File #801-127370 / Firm CRD #324631) is an independent fiduciary retirement planning practice founded in 2010 by Nicola S. Nichol, CFA®, RICP®, BFA™ (CRD #4956896). A former pension plan actuary who entered wealth management in the early 1990s and earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®), Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®), and Behavioral Financial Advisor™ (BFA™) designations, Nicola Nichol provides actuarial-grade retirement paycheck modeling, Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and Roth conversion tax sequencing, corporate and Florida Retirement System (FRS) pension analysis, and long-term care liquidity planning for retirees across Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island Plantation, and Yulee.

Official Verification Sources: SEC IAPD Individual Summary — Nicola S. Nichol (CRD #4956896); Financial Strategies of Amelia Official Website

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
SEC Registered Investment Adviser / CFA® & RICP® Fiduciary: Firm CRD# 324631 (SEC# 801-127370) | Advisor CRD# 4956896Status: Active — SEC IAPD Verified

Issuer: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) / CFA Institute / The American College

Notes: Nicola S. Nichol, CFA®, RICP®, BFA™ (CRD #4956896), Founder of Financial Strategies of Amelia under Rossby Financial, LLC (Firm CRD #324631 / SEC File #801-127370). Physical office at 2338 S 8th St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.

Services Offered
Actuarial-Informed Fiduciary Retirement Paycheck & Pension Distribution Modeling (CFA® / RICP®)
Multi-Year RMD Sequencing, Roth Conversion Tax-Bracket Management & Medicare IRMAA Control
Corporate Executive Pension, Florida Retirement System (FRS) DROP & Military TSP Rollovers
Behavioral Financial Coaching (BFA™) & Sequence-of-Returns Downside Risk Protection
Long-Term Care Liquidity & Assisted Living Cash-Flow Planning on Amelia Island
Nassau County Homestead & Estate Trust Coordination with Local Elder Law Counsel
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Financial Strategies of Amelia — Rossby Financial, LLC's services, licensing, and credentials.

What fiduciary and retirement income credentials does Nicola S. Nichol hold at Financial Strategies of Amelia?

Nicola S. Nichol (CRD #4956896) holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®), Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®), and Behavioral Financial Advisor™ (BFA™) designations, along with early-career training as a pension plan actuary, operating as an SEC-registered fiduciary advisor under Rossby Financial, LLC (CRD #324631).

How does Financial Strategies of Amelia help Nassau County retirees evaluate pension lump sums versus annuity elections?

Drawing on actuarial pension modeling and RICP® distribution methodology, the firm compares corporate, military, and Florida Retirement System (FRS) pension annuity survivor payouts against IRA rollover scenarios, factoring in longevity, inflation, tax brackets, and surviving spouse security.

Contact Information
Address
2338 S 8th St, Ste 1, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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