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Ann A. Merkley

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50226
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CRD#: 2392959
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Professional summary


Ann A Merkley, who also goes by Ann Augusta Feilmann, Ann Augusta Merkley, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa and CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Ann is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Ann has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ann Augusta Feilmann | Ann Augusta Merkley

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) MERKLEY WEALTH ASSOCIATES, INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS SAME AS REGISTERED BRANCH, INVESTMENT RELATED DBA, SOLE OWNER, 40H/WEEK, 40H/WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS, SINCE 07/2008. 2) WOMAN OF WORTH LLC, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS SAME AS REGISTERED BRANCH, OWNER, SOLE MEMBER, WOMEN BUSINESS OWNER NETWORKING GROUP, 2H/WEEK, SINCE 01/2008. 3) FIXED INSURANCE, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS SAME AS REGISTERED BRANCH, SALES OF LIFE INSURANCE, FIXED ANNUITIES, DISABILITY INSURANCE, SINCE 01/1991, 2H/WEEK.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 13, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 6911 Vista Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50226
RIA
CRD#: 105644
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Current

September 3, 2024 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 7, 2009 - September 5, 2024

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
CLIVE, IA
Past

September 25, 2009 - September 5, 2024

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
CLIVE, IA
Past

January 18, 2000 - September 14, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

December 6, 1993 - September 14, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
WEST DES MOINES, IA

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".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

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
Alabama
(10/2/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(10/2/2024)
RR
California
(10/2/2024)
RR
Colorado
(10/2/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(10/2/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/2/2024)
RR
Illinois
(10/2/2024)
RR
Indiana
(10/2/2024)
RR
Iowa
(9/3/2024)
IAR
Iowa
(2/13/2025)
RR
Kansas
(10/2/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(10/2/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/2/2024)
RR
Michigan
(10/2/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(10/2/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(10/2/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/2/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(10/2/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(10/2/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(10/2/2024)
RR
Ohio
(10/3/2024)
RR
Oregon
(10/2/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/2/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/2/2024)
IAR
Texas
(2/20/2025)
RR
Virginia
(10/2/2024)
RR
Washington
(10/4/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(12/9/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/22/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644West Des Moines, IA 50226

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