Loren J. Merkle

MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING

Grimes, IA 50111

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CRD#: 3144188

Professional summary

Loren James Merkle, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING located in Grimes, Iowa.

Loren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Loren has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Owner of MRP Holdings, Inc. This is a holding company which owns Merkle Retirement Planning, LLC (a Branding Company), MRP Insurance, LLC (an insurance agency), Merkle Real Estate, LLC (A company which owns the office building), and Elite Retirement Planning. Approximately 50% of time is spent outside of Elite Retirement Planning. Independent Insurance Agent- can receive commissions and trails. Merkle Tax Solutions, LLC, Not Investment Related, Same Address, Nature: Tax Preparation, Position/Title/Relationship/Duties: Owner, Start Date: 05/13/2024, Approximate Hours per Month: 10, Hours during Trading Hours: 0

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2004

Experience

Current

August 20, 2018 - Present

MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING

Office #1: 1860 Se Princeton Dr., Grimes, IA 50111

RIA

CRD#: 297942

Grimes, IA

Past

December 2, 2011 - August 22, 2018

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 132070

JOHNSTON, IA

Past

July 8, 2011 - December 14, 2011

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA

CRD#: 117531

JOHNSTON, IA

Past

March 30, 2011 - December 14, 2011

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 8073

JOHNSTON, IA

Past

September 13, 2006 - June 16, 2010

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 21771

SEATTLE, WA

Past

February 25, 2005 - September 11, 2006

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 1137

DES MOINES, IA

Past

September 29, 2000 - September 11, 2006

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

DES MOINES, IA

Past

December 7, 1998 - December 9, 1999

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 22589

ST. PAUL, MN

Past

December 7, 1998 - December 9, 1999

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

ST. PAUL, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING

ELITE RETIREMENT PLANNING, LLC | MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING

CRD#: 297942 / SEC#: 801-118564

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2020 Approved)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2020 Terminated)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Iowa
(8/20/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/2/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/12/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/23/1998

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 2/25/2005

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING

ELITE RETIREMENT PLANNING, LLC | MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING

CRD#: 297942 / SEC#: 801-118564

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2020 Approved)

Iowa

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2020 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

1860 Se Princeton Dr, Grimes, IA 50111

Mailing Address

Phone number

(515) 278-4110

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,475
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 428,547,783

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Loren J. Merkle

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRI SECURITIES, LLC

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 11/2/1998

Series 7

Date: 1/12/2001

Series 6

Date: 11/23/1998

Series 24

Date: 2/25/2005

Current Firm

MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING

Contact information

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING

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