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John R. Merrell

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CRD#: 1240246
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Professional summary


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John Robert Merrell was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. John had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 22, 2019 - June 16, 2021

CRESCENDO MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 298072
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 27, 2016 - November 17, 2017

GTS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 149224
New York, NY
Past

March 26, 2008 - August 25, 2008

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 2, 2003 - March 6, 2008

BEAR WAGNER SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 32691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 16, 2002 - November 14, 2003

ENVESTNET PMC

RIA
CRD#: 111694
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 25, 2001 - November 14, 2003

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107747
DENVER, CO
Past

December 5, 2000 - November 11, 2003

PORTFOLIO BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18554
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 4, 2000 - November 13, 2000

HEARTLAND ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29433
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

February 6, 1998 - April 28, 2000

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

February 24, 1984 - February 10, 1998

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/27/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/17/1989
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


CM
CRESCENDO MARKETS LLC
CRESCENDO MARKETS LLC | EQX LLC

CRD#: 298072 / SEC#: , 8-70220

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
85 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004
Mailing Address
85 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004
Phone number
(646) 902-6993
Established
Delaware since 06/07/2018
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RHYTHM ROYALTIES LLCSOLE MEMBER
BASKETT, ERIN ELAINEINTERIM CCO4538604
BEVAUN, MARLONFIN-OP6259795
BRENNER, ANDREW FREDERICKCEO712002

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Company Information


CRESCENDO MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 298072

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