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Erle F. Merrill

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CRD#: 1844350
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Erle Forrest Merrill, who also goes by Merrill Forrest, Eric Forrest Merrill, Forrest Erle Merrill, Forrest Merrill, was a registered financial professional .

Erle is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1988. Erle had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Merrill Forrest | Eric Forrest Merrill | Forrest Erle Merrill | Forrest Merrill

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 2, 2015 - August 11, 2016

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 3, 2013 - December 11, 2014

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
LEWISVILLE, TX
Past

December 1, 2009 - March 15, 2013

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 17, 2009 - March 15, 2013

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 29, 2004 - November 3, 2009

FIRST INDEPENDENT ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132678
TULSA, OK
Past

March 1, 2004 - November 3, 2009

FIRST INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 128904
TULSA, OK
Past

October 11, 2000 - March 29, 2004

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

April 1, 1999 - August 29, 2000

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30184
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

July 3, 1997 - April 14, 1999

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

June 22, 1988 - June 16, 1997

AMERICAN FRONTEER FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1398
DENVER, CO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/20/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/19/2005
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SI
SCOTTRADE, INC.
SCOTTRADE, INC. | SCOTTSDALE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 8206 / SEC#: , 8-24760

BD
Terminated by SEC on 09/07/2018
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Arizona since 05/01/1980
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TD AMERITRADE ONLINE HOLDINGS CORP.OWNER
BOUDROT, SUSAN MCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2472538
BOYLE, STEPHEN JOHNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6501238
DESILVA, PETER JAMESPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR1740057
KIMM, DAVID ROBERTCHIEF RISK OFFICER722941
NALLY, THOMAS ANDREWEVP, INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES2479301
QUIRK, STEVEN MARKSVP, TRADER GROUP2728768
RICKETTS, JUDITH KVP, MD OPERATIONS2758924
YATES, WILLIAM THOMASTREASURER, FINOP2749545

Disclosures


Regulatory Event51
Arbitration33
Bond1

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Company Information


SCOTTRADE, INC.

CRD#: 8206

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