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Ioannis K. Meras
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
San Jose, CA 95118
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CRD#: 1298436
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Professional summary
Ioannis Konstantinos Meras, who also goes by Yo Meras, is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in San Jose, California.
Ioannis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Ioannis has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Yo Meras
Other business activities
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1.) IOANNIS K. MERAS - INSURANCE AGENT - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - SAN JOSE, CA - SINCE 11/2008 - INVESTMENT RELATED 2.) MERAS FINANCIAL - PRINCIPAL - DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY - SAN JOSE, CA - SINCE 04/2015 - INVESTMENT RELATED 3.) IOANNIS K. MERAS - FIDUCIARY CAPACITY TO TRADE MY MOTHER'S ACCOUNT - ACTING IN FIDUCIARY CAPACITY (E.G. POA, TRUSTEE, EXECUTOR) - SAN JOSE, CA - SINCE04/2025 - INVESTMENT RELATED
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 19, 2008 - Present
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Office #1: 3150 Almaden Expressway Ste. 239, San Jose, CA 95118RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
San Jose, CA
Current
November 19, 2008 - Present
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Office #1: 3150 Almaden Expressway Ste. 239, San Jose, CA 95118RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
San Jose, CA
Past
August 26, 2005 - November 24, 2008
ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 12969
SAN JOSE, CA
Past
July 29, 2005 - November 25, 2008
ASSOCIATED PLANNERS INVESTMENT ADVISORY INC
RIA
CRD#: 104790
MORGAN HILL, CA
Past
January 3, 2005 - November 24, 2008
ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 12969
SAN JOSE, CA
Past
December 4, 2003 - December 17, 2004
PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
BD
CRD#: 43261
DES MOINES, IA
Past
December 16, 1994 - November 20, 2003
PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past
February 21, 1992 - October 27, 1994
KEYPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 8127
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past
April 5, 1991 - December 1, 1991
ENEX SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 8591
Past
January 1, 1991 - January 22, 1991
WINDSOR GROUP SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 16552
Past
January 1, 1990 - October 16, 1990
JONES INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, LTD.
BD
CRD#: 13288
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past
July 25, 1989 - October 19, 1989
MERRICO INVESTMENTS CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 8462
ARDMORE, OK
Past
May 16, 1988 - July 5, 1989
MILK ST. INVESTMENT CORP.
BD
CRD#: 15608
Past
January 21, 1986 - February 2, 1988
PHOENIX SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10507
Past
September 7, 1984 - February 3, 1986
FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6871
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
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.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
California(11/19/2008)
IAR
California(11/19/2008)
RR
Montana(4/29/2021)
RR
Nevada(4/29/2021)
RR
Oregon(11/19/2008)
RR
Washington(11/19/2008)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
7333 E. Doubletree Ranch Road #120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 5750, Scottsdale, AZ 85261-5750
Phone number
(480) 991-0225
Established
Arizona since 08/21/1987
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
614
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED PLANNERS' GROUP, INC. | GENERAL PARTNER | |
| BAKER, MICHAEL A | PRESIDENT | 4037933 |
| BAKER, MICHAEL A | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (CEO) | 4037933 |
| CUFFARI-AGASI, SHEILA JUNE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2401020 |
| HAUER, DAVE B | VICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4018434 |
| OLIVERIO, KENNETH WILLIAM JR | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 2957427 |
| SHINDEL, CHAD TRAVIS | VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) | 6232253 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 41,834 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 10,637,349,683 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 12 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
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Company Information
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
CRD#: 20804San Jose, CA 95118TRUST BUT VERIFY
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