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Troy A Buder

Troy A. Buder

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CRD#: 3079322
Troy A Buder

Professional summary


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Troy A Buder, who also goes by Troy Arthur Buder, was a registered financial professional .

Troy is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Troy had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 22TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

Biography


Troy has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He created his own firm, Tri Pillar Investments, after successful engagements with Wachovia/Wells Fargo and AIG/Valic. Tri Pillar merged with ACG Wealth in 2014. Troy holds a Bachelor of Science degree and an MBA. Troy was a frequent contributor to CNBC & FOX and is also the Founder and President of TABu Filmz where he served as Executive Producer and Director on a number of movies. He is also the Founder and President of TABu Properties, a local real estate investment company. Troy serves as a Board Advisor for FCA Hockey and LifeStyle Christianity, as well as volunteering with Make-A-Wish. In his spare time Troy enjoys competing in pickleball tournaments as well as working with the homeless through a ministry called Embrace.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Troy Arthur Buder

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

April 7, 2022 - January 16, 2026

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 147363
Durham, NC
Past

February 9, 2017 - December 31, 2021

ARKADIOS CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 282710
Durham, NC
Past

July 16, 2014 - December 16, 2022

ACG WEALTH INC.

RIA
CRD#: 150419
DURHAM, NC
Past

July 14, 2014 - February 13, 2017

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Durham, NC
Past

October 31, 2006 - July 1, 2014

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14752
DURHAM, NC
Past

August 29, 2006 - July 16, 2014

TRI PILLAR INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141245
DURHAM, NC
Past

August 24, 2004 - May 10, 2006

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
DURHAM, NC
Past

May 29, 2002 - August 25, 2004

INSTITUTIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 20291
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 19, 1999 - October 30, 2001

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 15, 1998 - October 30, 2001

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 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: 8/2/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 2/12/2024
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 2/12/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MG
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1200 17th Street Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 885-8101
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,166

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERCER ADVISORS ADV 2A 12/24/2025 (12/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts99,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,256,270,580

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/29/2025
Cover Page
07/31/2024
09/28/2023

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Company Information


MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

Wealth AdvisorCRD#: 147363

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