Merle D. Koon

TRUSTMONT ADVISORY GROUP

BADEN, PA 15005

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CRD#: 1027600

Professional summary

Merle Dean Koon, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUSTMONT ADVISORY GROUP, INC. located in Baden, Pennsylvania and TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Merle is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Merle has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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INSURANCE AGENT ENGAGING IN THE SALE OF ACCIDENT & HEALTH, DISABILITY, EQUITY INDEXED ANNUITIES, LIFE INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITIES. 1/2013-BUSINESS CONSULTING, DUTIES INCLUDE EDUCATING CLIENTS ON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT,SYSTEMS AND COST CONTROL AND IMPOVING CUSTOMER SERVICE. 1/2013-REAL ESTATE BUYING, SELLING AND RENTAL MANAGEMENT. O HPM DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. Tax planning- may charge a fee specifically for this service

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1984

Experience

Current

May 14, 2009 - Present

TRUSTMONT ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 207 Pine Grove Court, Baden, PA 15005

RIA

CRD#: 106015

BADEN, PA

Current

May 14, 2009 - Present

TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Office #1: Scenic Drive Professional Center 200 Brush Run Road, Suite A, Greensburg, PA 15601

CRD#: 18312

Greensburg, PA

Past

April 12, 2007 - April 13, 2009

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3978

SEWICKLEY, PA

Past

February 19, 2007 - April 13, 2009

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

SEWICKLEY, PA

Past

April 7, 1989 - December 18, 1989

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 5249

Past

January 12, 1989 - June 5, 1990

ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.

CRD#: 7597

Past

January 25, 1982 - January 29, 1987

FINANCIAL PLANNERS EQUITY CORPORATION

CRD#: 7420

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TRUSTMONT ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 106015 / SEC#: 801-30694

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/27/1987 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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Arizona
(5/14/2009)

Pennsylvania
(5/14/2009)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(5/14/2009)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/6/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/11/1982

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/17/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

TRUSTMONT ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 106015 / SEC#: 801-30694

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/27/1987 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

Scenic Drive Professional Center 200 Brush Run Road, Suite A, Greensburg, PA 15601

Mailing Address

Phone number

(724) 468-5665

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (27 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A 03-2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,387
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,126,006,619

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Merle D. Koon

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Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

TRUSTMONT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

OSAIC FA, INC.

OSAIC FA, INC.

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.

FINANCIAL PLANNERS EQUITY CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TRUSTMONT ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/6/2007

Series 63

Date: 6/11/1982

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/17/2007

FINRA

Current Firm

TRUSTMONT ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (27 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

TRUSTMONT ADVISORY GROUP, INC.

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