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Donald L. Dillingham

MERIT ADVISORS
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
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CRD#: 1310888
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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 55, Series 7, Series 27, Series 24, Series 8 and Series 53 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 3, 2007 - Present

MERIT ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 121 Ne 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
RIA
CRD#: 113999
Oklahoma City, OK
Current

February 11, 2008 - Present

OAK HILLS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 121 Ne 50th, Oklahoma City, OK 73105Office #2: 121 Ne 50th, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
BD
CRD#: 145579
Oklahoma City, OK
Past

August 18, 2005 - September 7, 2012

AVONDALE

RIA
CRD#: 119760
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

February 1, 2002 - October 4, 2006

GEARY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38182
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

August 22, 2001 - December 31, 2004

AVONDALE

RIA
CRD#: 119760
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

August 3, 1998 - October 22, 2001

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 9, 1997 - April 28, 1998

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 9, 1997 - April 28, 1998

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 2, 1996 - January 7, 1997

MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.

BD
CRD#: 17587
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 26, 1996 - December 3, 1996

PATTERSON ICENOGLE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15652
Past

May 20, 1994 - November 1, 1995

BOATMEN'S INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17533
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 26, 1984 - April 20, 1994

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
ST. LOUIS, MO

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

IAR
Arizona
(6/25/2019)
RR
California
(6/3/2009)
RR
Florida
(4/8/2009)
IAR
Oklahoma
(12/3/2007)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/13/2008)
RR
Texas
(8/13/2008)
IAR
Texas
(9/25/2012)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/23/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 72
Date: 9/5/2012
Government Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 6/25/2008
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 12/16/1991
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MA
MERIT ADVISORS, INC.
MERIT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 113999 / SEC#: 801-62024

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2007 Terminated)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2019 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2025 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2021 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2025 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2025 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2025 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2017 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2002 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2025 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2003 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2017 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2007 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2007 Conditional Restricted)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2025 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
121 Ne 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Mailing Address
Phone number
(405) 748-5335
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts64
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 26,560,518

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Company Information


MERIT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 113999Oklahoma City, OK 73105

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