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David G. Mertens

CRD#: 1070500
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David Gerhard Mertens

Professional summary


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David Gerhard Mertens, who also goes by Dave Mertens, was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. David had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dave Mertens

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

March 22, 2019 - February 5, 2026

QSV EQUITY INVESTORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283060
Lake Oswego, OR
Past

July 11, 2006 - March 1, 2017

JENSEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105281
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Past

January 26, 2004 - December 31, 2016

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

October 8, 1999 - January 10, 2003

BERGER FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105125
DENVER, CO
Past

January 14, 1997 - December 20, 2002

BERGER DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 41436
DENVER, CO
Past

November 11, 1992 - November 14, 1995

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 289
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 16, 1990 - October 29, 1992

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

February 12, 1987 - December 31, 1989

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

November 11, 1982 - January 12, 1987

AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 1075

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/12/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


QE
QSV EQUITY INVESTORS LLC
BALLAST EQUITY MANAGEMENT | QSV EQUITY INVESTORS LLC | PRUDENCE ISLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BALLAST EQUITY MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 283060 / SEC#: 801-127701

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Contact information


Main Address
Naperville, IL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 322-5527
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

QSV ADV BROCHURE (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts43
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 113,278,822

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Company Information


QSV EQUITY INVESTORS LLC

CRD#: 283060

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