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Godelieve Mertens

Godelieve Mertens

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CRD#: 2533282
Godelieve Mertens

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.

Godelieve Mertens, CFA, CFP®, who also goes by Godelieve L.j. Mertens, Lieve Mertens, was a registered financial professional .

Godelieve is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2004. Godelieve had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Godelieve L.j. Mertens | Lieve Mertens

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.
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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFA
CFP®

Start date: 2018

Experience


Past

December 4, 2014 - October 2, 2018

SVB WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 172832
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

December 8, 2004 - November 6, 2006

ALAN BILLER AND ASSOCIATES

RIA
CRD#: 105283
PALO ALTO, CA

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".
SW
SVB WEALTH
BANYAN PARTNERS | SVB WEALTH LLC | SVB WEALTH | SVB PRIVATE | KLS, A DIVISION OF SVB WEALTH LLC | KLS, A DIVISION OF BOSTON PRIVATE | BP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOSTON PRIVATE, AN SVB COMPANY | BOSTON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOSTON PRIVATE WEALTH LLC | BOSTON PRIVATE WEALTH | BOSTON PRIVATE

CRD#: 172832 / SEC#: 801-80480

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/2014 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/16/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 3/29/2021
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm


SW
SVB WEALTH
BANYAN PARTNERS | SVB WEALTH LLC | SVB WEALTH | SVB PRIVATE | KLS, A DIVISION OF SVB WEALTH LLC | KLS, A DIVISION OF BOSTON PRIVATE | BP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOSTON PRIVATE, AN SVB COMPANY | BOSTON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOSTON PRIVATE WEALTH LLC | BOSTON PRIVATE WEALTH | BOSTON PRIVATE

CRD#: 172832 / SEC#: 801-80480

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
53 State Street 28th Floor, Boston, MA 02109
Mailing Address
Po Box 27131, Raleigh, NC 27611
Phone number
(617) 223-0200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
85

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SVB WEALTH LLC (3/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,739
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,983,411,995

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/21/2025
Cover Page
09/20/2024
10/31/2022

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Company Information


SVB WEALTH

CRD#: 172832

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