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On The Advisor’s District podcast · April 14, 2026 · 26 min
Building Velocity: How Nicolas Thornton and Cole Draper Found Their Lane
How do two advisors leave the well-worn path and build a firm of their own? Nicolas and Cole sit down with The Advisor’s District to share the story behind Velocity Capital Consulting — the gaps they saw in the marketplace, the client challenges that shaped their approach, and what it takes to build a practice around solving complex needs.
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Published in Rethinking65 · November 11, 2025
The Advisor’s LTC-Planning Dilemma
Long-term care planning rarely has a one-size-fits-all answer. In this article, Nicolas explores how advisors and families can weigh hybrid life/LTC policies, annuities with riders, and Health Savings Accounts — and why the right approach depends on each client’s health, liquidity, and longevity, protecting not just the individual but the people who depend on them.
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