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Ronald E. Merrill

PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Waterville, ME 04901
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CRD#: 1358459
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Professional summary


Ronald Edwin Merrill is a registered financial advisor currently at PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Waterville, Maine and FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Waterville, Maine.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Ronald has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1)INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT;YES;143 SILVER ST STE 6,WATERVILLE, ME 04901;FIXED INSURANCE;INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT;02/17/2017;160/160;SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Ronald Edwin Merrill's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

January 6, 2020 - Present

PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 143 Silver St. Suite 6, Waterville, ME 04901
RIA
CRD#: 174328
Waterville, ME
Current

October 13, 2017 - Present

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 143 Silver Street Suite 6, Waterville, ME 04901-5833
BD
CRD#: 42150
Waterville, ME
Past

January 24, 2019 - December 31, 2019

PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 174328
Waterville, ME
Past

February 21, 2017 - October 13, 2017

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
Waterville, ME
Past

February 17, 2017 - October 13, 2017

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
Waterville, ME
Past

September 26, 2016 - February 21, 2017

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
WATERVILLE, ME
Past

September 23, 2016 - February 21, 2017

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
WATERVILLE, ME
Past

January 20, 2015 - September 22, 2016

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35830
WATERVILLE, ME
Past

January 12, 2010 - December 31, 2014

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35830
WATERVILLE, ME
Past

August 8, 2003 - September 23, 2016

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35830
WATERVILLE, ME
Past

May 23, 2000 - August 18, 2003

WEALTH EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 42158
FAIRFIELD, ME
Past

January 4, 2000 - May 24, 2000

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 17, 1997 - December 31, 1999

NLBS ADVISERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18364
WATERVILLE, ME
Past

May 8, 1985 - January 24, 1997

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
21ST CENTURY WEALTH & INSURANCE SERVICES | WURZ FINANCIAL SERVICES | WISE WEALTH ASSET MANAGEMENT | TIMES FINANCIAL PLANNERS | THE ONE HOUR TAX MANAGER | THE O'BRIEN GROUP | SYMMETRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STEWART FINANCIAL SERVICES | SNYDER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SINCLAIR FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SINCLAIR FINANCIAL SERVICES | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RETIREMENT INCOME ADVISORS, LLC | PULLEY INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL | MEO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCMILLION FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | MC2 WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | MARK YOUNG AND ASSOCIATES | MARK YOUNG & ASSOCIATES | LIND FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFE-WORK PLANNING CORPORATION | LIFE GOALS FINANCIAL | JOELLE GROUP | INTERSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL | HUB INT'L | HIGHLAND CAPITAL FINANCIAL CONSULTING LLC | HECKER ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | GRUCCI AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | GRUCCI & ASSOCIATES | GOLDEN TRIANGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES | FLORES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL VISIONS GROUP | FINANCIAL VISION GROUP | EZZY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | ETHEREDGE INSURANCE, LLC | DIVERSIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | DIGNITY TAX SERVICES | CHANGING TIMES FINANCIAL PLANNERS | CAPITAL COMPANIES | C.M. CARRILLO FINANCIAL ADVISING | BUCKEYE TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BUCKET LIST PLANNING | ADVANCED FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ABRAMOVITZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 417 INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 174328 / SEC#: 801-101485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2015 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2015 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/16/2015 Terminated)

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
Connecticut
(10/13/2017)
RR
Florida
(10/13/2017)
RR
Georgia
(10/13/2017)
RR
Indiana
(10/13/2017)
RR
Maine
(10/13/2017)
IAR
Maine
(1/6/2020)
RR
Mississippi
(7/27/2018)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/13/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(8/13/2018)
RR
New York
(10/13/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(10/13/2017)
RR
Tennessee
(4/26/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/31/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
21ST CENTURY WEALTH & INSURANCE SERVICES | WURZ FINANCIAL SERVICES | WISE WEALTH ASSET MANAGEMENT | TIMES FINANCIAL PLANNERS | THE ONE HOUR TAX MANAGER | THE O'BRIEN GROUP | SYMMETRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STEWART FINANCIAL SERVICES | SNYDER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SINCLAIR FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SINCLAIR FINANCIAL SERVICES | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RETIREMENT INCOME ADVISORS, LLC | PULLEY INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | PIVOTAL FINANCIAL | MEO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCMILLION FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | MC2 WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | MARK YOUNG AND ASSOCIATES | MARK YOUNG & ASSOCIATES | LIND FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFE-WORK PLANNING CORPORATION | LIFE GOALS FINANCIAL | JOELLE GROUP | INTERSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL | HUB INT'L | HIGHLAND CAPITAL FINANCIAL CONSULTING LLC | HECKER ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | GRUCCI AND ASSOCIATES, INC. | GRUCCI & ASSOCIATES | GOLDEN TRIANGLE FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES | FLORES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL VISIONS GROUP | FINANCIAL VISION GROUP | EZZY FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | ETHEREDGE INSURANCE, LLC | DIVERSIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | DIGNITY TAX SERVICES | CHANGING TIMES FINANCIAL PLANNERS | CAPITAL COMPANIES | C.M. CARRILLO FINANCIAL ADVISING | BUCKEYE TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BUCKET LIST PLANNING | ADVANCED FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ABRAMOVITZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 417 INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 174328 / SEC#: 801-101485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2015 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2015 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/27/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2015 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/16/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Suite 200, San Ramon, CA 94583
Mailing Address
Phone number
(925) 791-4444
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
51

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,832
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 442,192,443

Red Flags


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Company Information


PROSPERITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 174328Waterville, ME 04901

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