Leonard Merlo
Professional Summary
Leonard Merlo, who also goes by Len Merlo, is a registered financial advisor currently at TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC located in Frisco, Texas. Leonard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Leonard has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
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Active Clients
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Account Minimum
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Len Merlo
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Years of Experience
30 years registered in the securities industry
Current & Past Employments
Current
Past
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Current Firm
ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES
Contact Information
Main Address
730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-3206Mailing Address
8500 Andrew Carnegie Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262-8500Phone Number
(704) 988-3565Established
Delaware since 01/01/2004Firm Type
Limited Liability CompanyFiscal Year End
DecemberFirm Size
Large# of Employees
1,293SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | SOLE OWNER OF APPLICANT | — |
| ABBOTT, ROSS HAMLET | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ELECTED MANAGER | 2756063 |
| BARNHILL, HELEN GWYN | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 2574877 |
| BELLUCCI, RAYMOND JOHN | ELECTED MANAGER | 1807977 |
| D AMBROSI, JULIAN MAURO | PRESIDENT, CEO, ELECTED MANAGER | 4729324 |
| DEATS, JAMES J | ELECTED MANAGER | 4895304 |
| HEASLIP, DEREK JAMES | ELECTED MANAGER | 6318596 |
| INTIHAR, JEREMY ROSS | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER | 5040823 |
| LEWIS, BENJAMIN HERBERT | ELECTED MANAGER | 1687894 |
| MUKHERJEE, NILADRI | ELECTED MANAGER | 5227234 |
| OVHORI, ELOHO ISIMEME | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 8201407 |
| SARAVANAN, SHANKAR | VICE PRESIDENT, ELECTED MANAGER | 7789140 |
| STICKROD, CHRISTOPHER EUGENE | ELECTED MANAGER | 4627958 |
| WEINSTEIN, SCOTT WILLIAM | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER | 4324014 |
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
72,503AUM (Assets Under Management)
$37,928,601,788Disclosures
Regulatory Event
8Arbitration
4Accountant Surprise Examination Report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2026 | Cover Page | Report |
| 01/22/2026 | Cover Page | Report |
| 01/23/2025 | Cover Page | Report |
| 12/13/2023 | Cover Page | Report |
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Other business activities
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Primary Firm SEC Registration
ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES
State Registrations and Notice Filings
(7/15/2026)
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Exams
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SRO Registrations
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