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Charles W. Merdich

INVESTMENT NETWORK
Canton, OH 44718
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CRD#: 1423479
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Professional summary

Charles William Merdich II, who also goes by Charles W Merdich, Charles William Merdich, Chuck Merdich, is a registered financial professional currently at INVESTMENT NETWORK, INC. located in Canton, Ohio.

Charles is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Charles has worked at 8 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Charles W Merdich | Charles William Merdich | Chuck Merdich

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

November 18, 2010 - Present

INVESTMENT NETWORK, INC.

Office #1: 4639 Whipple Ave Nw, Canton, OH 44718
RIA
BD
CRD#: 127724
Canton, OH
Past

October 10, 2003 - November 5, 2010

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
COLUMBIANA, OH
Past

January 18, 2000 - September 29, 2003

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40875
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 3, 1999 - January 10, 2000

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 31, 1994 - December 31, 1998

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

September 3, 1993 - August 10, 1994

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

September 3, 1993 - August 10, 1994

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 10, 1986 - August 31, 1993

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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.

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RR
Ohio
(11/18/2010)

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 2/7/1986
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

IN
INVESTMENT NETWORK, INC.
INVESTMENT NETWORK, INC.

CRD#: 127724 / SEC#: , 8-66036

Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2015 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
4639 Whipple Ave Nw, Canton, OH 44718
Mailing Address
4639 Whipple Ave Nw, Canton, OH 44718
Phone number
(330) 564-0568
Established
Ohio since 04/24/2003
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
25

FINRA licenses (27 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ARNOLD, GARY LEESHAREHOLDER852859
DYER, JOHN DCFO/FINOPS7506760
WILSON, MICHAELCCO1096660

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Company Information

INVESTMENT NETWORK, INC.

CRD#: 127724Canton, OH 44718

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