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Merri L. Morgan
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173-2096
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CRD#: 2571488
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Professional summary
Merri Lynne Morgan, who also goes by Merri A Morgan, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Schaumburg, Illinois and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Wendell, North Carolina.
Merri is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Merri has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Merri A Morgan
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) Wendell Country Club Inc. P.O. Box 509 Wendell NC 27591 Business/Management Consulting~Accountant/Bookkeeper~1/1/1985~1hrs~0hrs~acctg svcs & consult 2) H B MORGAN II INC POSITION: Senior Tax Manager NATURE: Prepare and review all types of tax returns prepared INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 125 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 01/02/2020 ADDRESS: PO Box 509, 2485 Wendell Blvd, Wendell NC 27591, DESCRIPTION: Prepare tax returns Review returns prepared by others Review accounting work relative to preparation of tax returns Provide information to and answer tax related questions for clients and other employees 3) ESTATE OF OLLIE RAY BAKER POSITION: Executrix NATURE: Ollie Ray Baker is my uncle who died 10/30/22. He has no children and I am named executrix in his will. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 11/08/2022 ADDRESS: 2424 Davistown Road, Wendell NC 27591 DESCRIPTION: I will administer his estate according to his will which is filed with Clerk of Court in Wake County, NC 4)REGISTERED AGENT POSITION: Registered Agent NATURE: Act as a registered agent for entities based in NC INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/03/2016 ADDRESS: 2485 Wendell Blvd., Wendell NC 27591, United States DESCRIPTION: In the past I have acted as a registered agent for companies such as MBM Diversified LLC. I may provide this service in the future for other companies. I am a former owner of MBM Diversified LLC, which was previously disclosed as an OBA, but is now inactive as I am no longer an owner.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096Office #2: 2485 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2485 Wendell Blvd., Wendell, NC 27591BD
CRD#: 13572
WENDELL, NC
Past
January 5, 2009 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
WENDELL, NC
Past
August 1, 1995 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
WENDELL, NC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
North Carolina(9/5/2025)
IAR
North Carolina(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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