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Donald Lee Dillingham

MERIT ADVISORS
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
·CRD# 1310888·42 years experience

Professional Summary

Donald Lee Dillingham is a registered financial advisor currently at MERIT ADVISORS, INC. located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and OAK HILLS SECURITIES, INC. located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Donald has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 72, Series...

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Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MERIT ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 113999
RIA
121 Ne 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
December 3, 2007 - Present
OAK HILLS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 145579
BD
1. 121 Ne 50th, Oklahoma City, OK 731052. 121 Ne 50th, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
February 11, 2008 - Present
AVONDALE·CRD# 119760
RIA
Oklahoma City, OK
August 18, 2005 - September 7, 2012
GEARY SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 38182
BD
Oklahoma City, OK
February 1, 2002 - October 4, 2006
AVONDALE·CRD# 119760
RIA
Oklahoma City, OK
August 22, 2001 - December 31, 2004
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 16999
BD
Chicago, IL
August 3, 1998 - October 22, 2001
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 9, 1997 - April 28, 1998
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 9, 1997 - April 28, 1998
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.·CRD# 17587
BD
Dallas, TX
December 2, 1996 - January 7, 1997
PATTERSON ICENOGLE, INC.·CRD# 15652
BD
February 26, 1996 - December 3, 1996
BOATMEN'S INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 17533
BD
St. Louis, MO
May 20, 1994 - November 1, 1995
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED·CRD# 793
BD
St. Louis, MO
October 26, 1984 - April 20, 1994

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Current Firm

MA
MERIT ADVISORS, INC.

MERIT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 113999 / SEC#: 801-62024
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/29/2007 Terminated)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Arizona (6/25/2019 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (5/16/2025 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (12/2/2021 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Connecticut (4/21/2025 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (4/16/2025 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Idaho (4/17/2025 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Kansas (1/20/2017 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Massachusetts (11/19/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (5/29/2002 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nevada (5/8/2025 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (12/12/2003 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (1/20/2017 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oklahoma (1/26/2007 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oregon (4/21/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (1/26/2007 Conditional Restricted)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Utah (7/1/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Virginia (4/17/2025 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Washington (7/11/2024 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

121 Ne 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Phone Number

(405) 748-5335

# of Employees

4

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

96

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$33,188,706

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Other business activities

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Legend: 121 N. E. 50th, Ok Cty, Ok 73105=Add1. 4812 Bocage Place, Ok Cty, OK 73142=Add 2. Not Inv related=NIR. Inv related=IR. Hldg Co=HC. Owner=Q. Manager=M.Rvocabl trst=RT. Irrvcbl trst=IT. 1. Funds: a. Acorn Aerospace & Defense Fund V, L.P.: IR; Ok Cty, OK; PE fund; Q; 05/22/22; <1 hr; Qshp. b. Ok Angel Fund III, L.P.: IR, Ok Cty, OK; PE fund; Q; 06/06/2022; <1 hr; Qshp. c. DLD Opportunity Zone Fund, LLC: IR; Add1; Opprty Zone; Q; 2021; 1-3 hrs; Qshp. d. Praesidian AP SPV, LLC: IR: Ok Cty, OK; Constr; Q; 10/31/2023; <1 hr; Qshp. 2. AFFILIATE COMPANIES: a. Sequoia Mgmt Company LLC: NIR; Add1; Biz Mgmt; M; 2004; 1 hr; Biz mgmt. e. CNG Associates:Add1;IR;Q/M;10/25;10hrs;10hrs;M for tax credit offerings. c. CBDD Holding, LLC:14504 Bogert Pkwy, OKC, OK 73134;NIR;Restaurant HC;M;10/25;3hrs;3hrs;Restaurant Qshp. d. Stingray Holdings 2508, LLC:Add1;IR;Q;9/25;1hr;1hr;HC. e. FUNDVN 2, A Series of Western Frontier Master, LLC:450 Sinclair St, Reno, NV 89501;IR;Inv Fund;Q;10/25;0hr;0hr;Qshp. f. Nomad 29II, A Series of Denver Angles, LLC: Add1;IR;Q;RT;<1 hr; Qshp. g. QSP Alpha Plus, LLC:Add1;IR;Q;RT;<1 hr; Qshp. h. Powder Valley, LLC:Add1;IR;Q;RT;<1 hr; Qshp. i. MG OKC Ops, LLC:Add1;IR;Q;RT;<1 hr; Qshp. 3. NON-FUND ENTITIES: (QSHP): a. Heritage Mgmt, Inc: NIR; Add1; Biz Mgmt; M; 2006; 1 hr; Owns ofc bldg and invest in oil and gas assets. b. Tax Credit Exchange, LLC: NIR; Add1; Certificated Tax Credits; Q; 2008; <1 hr; Q; Acquisition and Disposition of Tax Credits. c. Fortress Mgmt, LLC: NIR; Add1; Self storage assets; Mnge/Q; 2014; 1 hr; M of self-storage assets. d. Avondale Invs, LLC: IR; Add1; Business Mgmt; M; 2000; 1 hr; Biz mgmt. e. DMR Mgmt LLC (DMR, LLC): NIR; Add1; RE mgmt; Q/M; 2018; <1 hr; <1 hr; Qshp/M. f Morgan Road Land, LLC: IR; Add1; RE Invs; Q/M; 2018; 5 hrs/mo; Land devt. g. Kensington Place, LLC: IR; Add1; RE Invs; Q/M; 2018; 5 hrs/mo; Aptmnt devt. h. Union Street Apartments, LLC: NIR; Add1; Aptmt devt/RE; Q; 2022; 1-3 hrs; Qshp. i. Union Street Townhomes, LLC: NIR; Add1; Aptmt devt/RE; Q; 2024; 1-3 hrs; Qshp. j. Wilson Street Apartments, LLC: NIR; Add1; Aptmt devt/RE; Q; 2023; 1-3 hrs; Qshp. k. Merit Advisors Inc.: IR; Inv Cmte Mbr; 25 hrs/mo; Participate as needed. l. PAJAD Holdings, LLC: IR; Add 2; Family Hldg Co; 2026; 5 hrs;Qshp. 4. Various CNG Invs: (Details (ind offering) will be provided due to space limitations here: IR; Add1; CNG Eqpmt; Q; 2019; <1 hr; Qshp. 5. BUSINESS ACTIVITIES/CMNTY INVOLVEMENT/OTHER ENTITIES: a. Thomas Minerals. LLC: NIR; Ok Cty, OK; Inherited/Mineral Qshp; Q; 2020; <1 hr; Mnge assets. b. Entity Mgmt, Inc.: NIR; Add1; Entity mgmt; Q; 08/17/2023; <1 hr; Mnge assets. c. Dubs, LLC; NIR; ; Ft. Worth, TX; Advertising; Q; 2023; <1 hr; Qshp. d. Zone TV: NIR;, Ft. Worth, TX ; Broadcasting; Q; 2019; <1 hr; Qshp. e. DLD Revocable Trust: NIR; Add2;RT; Q; 2004; Qshp. f. DLD Irrevocable Trust: NIR; Add2; Irrevocable Trust/Inherited; Q; 2021; <1 hr; asset Qshp. g. CWT Foundation: NIR; Add1; Foundation; 2023; <1 hr; As needed; Qshp. h. . 2508 Dynasty Trust:Add1;NIR;Q;<1 hr;Qshp.

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(5/19/2026)
IAR
Arizona
(6/25/2019)
RR
California
(6/3/2009)
RR
Florida
(4/8/2009)
RR
Illinois
(5/19/2026)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/13/2008)
RR
Tennessee
(6/4/2026)
RR
Texas
(8/13/2008)
IAR
Texas
(9/25/2012)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1984About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2025About the Series 52TO exam

Series 57TO — Securities Trader Exam

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 57TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 72 — Government Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2012

Series 55 — Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Passed Jun 2008

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1984About the Series 7 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Sep 1997About the Series 27 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 1997About the Series 24 exam

Series 8 — General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Passed Dec 1991

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 1990About the Series 53 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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