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Merrill Ross

COMPASS POINT RESEARCH & TRADING
Washington, DC 20007
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CRD#: 1702440
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Professional summary


Merrill Ross, who also goes by Merrill Brody, Merrill Ross Hadady, Merrill Hadady, Merrill H Ross, Merrill Hadady Ross, is a registered financial professional currently at COMPASS POINT RESEARCH & TRADING, LLC located in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Merrill is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Merrill has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 87, Series 86, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Merrill Brody | Merrill Ross Hadady | Merrill Hadady | Merrill H Ross | Merrill Hadady Ross

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 11, 2019 - Present

COMPASS POINT RESEARCH & TRADING, LLC

Office #1: 1055 Thomas Jefferson St., Nw, Suite 303, Washington, DC 20007
BD
CRD#: 126258
Washington, DC
Past

April 30, 2018 - June 11, 2019

BOENNING & SCATTERGOOD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 100
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

June 14, 2010 - July 5, 2017

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
LEESBURG, VA
Past

February 4, 2009 - June 11, 2010

BGB SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36716
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

May 13, 1997 - December 16, 2008

B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25027
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

November 3, 1993 - April 11, 1997

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 19, 1992 - October 6, 1993

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 30, 1988 - February 27, 1991

RANIERI & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 22374
UNIONDALE, NY
Past

August 18, 1987 - March 15, 1991

SALOMON BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 740

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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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

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District of Columbia
(6/11/2019)
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Virginia
(6/11/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/29/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/23/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CP
COMPASS POINT RESEARCH & TRADING, LLC
COMPASS POINT | COMPASS POINT RESEARCH & TRADING, LLC

CRD#: 126258 / SEC#: , 8-65866

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1055 Thomas Jefferson Street, Nw Suite 303, Washington, DC 20007
Mailing Address
1055 Thomas Jefferson Street, Nw Suite 303, Washington, DC 20007
Phone number
(202) 540-7300
Established
Delaware since 01/25/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (33 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SOONER HOLDINGS, LLCHOLDING COMPANY
DOERR, MANDY MULLERFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (FINOP)4988605
DREYER, SCOTT ERICEXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN717434
GRANT, KEVIN STEWARTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6383394
HAYES, BURKE FROST JRCEO3211858
NEALON, CHRISTOPHER ALLENCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2447167
NICOLL, ROBERT ANDREWMEMBER2826685
SHEEDY, THOMAS WILLIAMMEMBER1777044

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Company Information


COMPASS POINT RESEARCH & TRADING, LLC

CRD#: 126258Washington, DC 20007

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