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Denise A. Kappel

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CRD#: 2556259
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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.

Denise Ann Kappel, who also goes by Denise A Kappel, Denise Kappel, Denise Ann VIdmar, Denise Vidmar, was a registered financial professional .

Denise is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Denise had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Denise A Kappel | Denise Kappel | Denise Ann Vidmar | Denise Vidmar

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

March 23, 2021 - December 17, 2021

MERIT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165470
GIG HARBOR, WA
Past

October 22, 2018 - July 8, 2019

JDF CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44760
DENVER, CO
Past

November 18, 2016 - December 31, 2017

PATRICK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16518
ST LOUIS, MO
Past

February 29, 2012 - January 22, 2013

AUGMENT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 28373
EVANSTON, IL
Past

January 26, 2012 - December 31, 2014

KINGSBURY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147102
EVANSTON, IL
Past

December 22, 2011 - January 30, 2012

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10111
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

December 6, 2011 - January 30, 2012

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

March 24, 2009 - November 4, 2009

JDF CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44760
DENVER, CO
Past

July 14, 2008 - April 8, 2009

INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5611
RIVERWOODS, IL
Past

May 5, 2008 - June 16, 2008

RAINMAKER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132995
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

October 8, 2007 - June 26, 2008

BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132558
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 9, 2006 - March 27, 2007

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11853
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 16, 2005 - April 6, 2006

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 16, 2005 - April 6, 2006

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 6, 2005 - July 11, 2005

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 6, 2005 - July 11, 2005

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 5, 2002 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 1, 2001 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 16, 2000 - March 8, 2001

BEMOS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 46792
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

February 16, 1998 - February 16, 2000

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

October 1, 1996 - January 13, 1998

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 26, 1996 - October 1, 1996

GOLDMAN SACHS MONEY MARKETS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 28613
Past

November 8, 1995 - April 15, 1996

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/9/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/30/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MS
MERIT SECURITIES, LLC
CARROLLTON CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | OFFERBOARD SECURITIES | MERIT SECURITIES, LLC | MERIT HARBOR CAPITAL, LLC | MERIT HARBOR CAPITAL | JD MERIT SECURITIES

CRD#: 165470 / SEC#: , 8-69162

BD
Pending Withdrawal by SEC on 09/18/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Connecticut since 07/13/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OB HOLDINGS LLCPARENT COMPANY
DICKENS, JONATHAN CRAIGCEO6231087
HOPKINS, THOMAS JOHNFINOP1835087
PRICE, JOEL MATTHEWCCO4577870

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Company Information


MERIT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 165470

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