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Michael C. Merback

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CRD#: 2174360
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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.

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Michael Cabot Merback, who also goes by Michael C Merback, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Michael had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael C Merback

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) NATRONA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD; ADDRESS: 307 EAST 2ND STREET CASPER, WYOMING 82601; BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: NOT FOR PROFIT SECURING FUNDS AND RESOURCES FOR LIBRARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE: 07/15/2010; CAPACITY: BOARD OF DIRECTORS; DUTIES: MONTHLY MEETINGS TO DISCUSS FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES & REVIEW CASH FLOW FOR EXISTING PROGRAMS, QUARTERLY REVIEW OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE; HOURS DEVOTED PER WEEK: 1; HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES HOURS PER WEEK: 0 (2) NAME OF ENTITY: Pebble Creek Condos ADDRESS: 8805 Jeffreys Street #1064 Las Vegas, NV 89123 INVESTMENT/NOT INVESTMENT RELATED: No BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: Rental of an individual condo CAPACITY: Owner - Passive START DATE: 05/01/20 DUTIES: We own the condo. The renters make their monthly rent payment to the management company, who then forwards 90% to us. HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH: 0 HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES HOURS PER MONTH: 0 (3) NAME OF ENTITY: Merback and Clawson Rental Purchase ADDRESS: 962 Spruce St Florence, Oregon 97439 NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: Rental Property in Oregon CAPACITY: Owner/Passive START DATE: 01/07/2021 DUTIES: Non-managing partner. Provide initial capital HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH: 01 HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES HOURS PER MONTH: 00 (4) NAME OF ENTITY: University of Oregon Alumni Association ADDRESS: 1720 E. 13th Ave. Eugene, OR, 97403 INVESTMENT/NOT INVESTMENT RELATED: No BUSINESS DESCRIPTION: Membership organization for the University of Oregon alumni CAPACITY: Las Vegas Chapter President START DATE: 9/11/2021 DUTIES: Organize sports 'watch parties'; help fundraise for scholarships. HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH: 1 HOURS DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES HOURS PER MONTH: 0

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

May 20, 2009 - April 19, 2024

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
Las Vegas, NV
Past

May 20, 2009 - April 19, 2024

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
Las Vegas, NV
Past

March 31, 2006 - June 16, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
CASPER, WY
Past

October 28, 2002 - April 12, 2006

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
BILLINGS, MT
Past

March 2, 2001 - April 12, 2006

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

March 2, 1998 - March 15, 2001

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 21, 1991 - March 2, 1998

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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RC
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
DAIN RAUSCHER INC | REGIONAL OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. | RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER INC. | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER | RBC CORRESPONDENT SERVICES | RBC CLEARING AND CUSTODY | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION | RBC ADVISOR SERVICES | INTERRA CLEARING SERVICES, INC. | DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

CRD#: 31194 / SEC#: 801-13059, 8-45411

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/1977 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/6/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/5/2014
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


RC
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
DAIN RAUSCHER INC | REGIONAL OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. | RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER INC. | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER | RBC CORRESPONDENT SERVICES | RBC CLEARING AND CUSTODY | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION | RBC ADVISOR SERVICES | INTERRA CLEARING SERVICES, INC. | DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

CRD#: 31194 / SEC#: 801-13059, 8-45411

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/1977 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 Vesey St., New York, NY 10281
Mailing Address
250 Nicollet Mall Suite 1600, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone number
(612) 371-2811
Established
Minnesota since 11/01/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
October
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
8,476

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY PROGRAMS DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT (12/12/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RBC USA HOLDCO CORPORATIONDIRECT OWNER
CARLESIMO, PAUL ADAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC CAPITAL MARKETS - U.S.4718504
ESPENAK, KRISTEN ELIZABETHCHIEF RISK OFFICER, USA5570750
GIEGERICH, ROBERT ARTHURPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5736294
GLASSMAN, DORJE TSERINGCO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP6568226
LISCHIN, MATTHEW CODYCO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP4974723
O'CONNOR, SEAN WALTERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT - U.S.6578918
PENN, JOHN CHRISTOPHERGENERAL COUNSEL5135403
SAGISSOR, THOMAS STEVENPRESIDENT OF RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT2429425
SCHREINER, CINDY LOUISEUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1470050
SPERDUTO, VITO ANTONIODIRECTOR, CEO OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD2524961
THORNE, BRETT LANEPRESIDENT, RBC CLEARING & CUSTODY2523268
THURLOW, JOHN JCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5726613

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts477,674
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 259,962,335,074

Disclosures


Regulatory Event364
Civil Event3
Arbitration114
Bond7

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025
Cover Page
08/27/2024
09/14/2023

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Company Information


RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 31194

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