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Merrill T. Waits

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CRD#: 3193730
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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.

Merrill Tucker Waits, who also goes by Tucker Waits, was a registered financial professional .

Merrill is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Merrill had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 31 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Tucker Waits

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.
UTURN INSURANCE; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; MCLEAN, VA; INSURANCE SALES; INSURANCE AGENT & PRESIDENT/OWNER; 8/2021; ROUGHLY 40 HOURS PER MONTH SPENT, ALL DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

August 31, 2021 - December 11, 2023

TRUADVICE LLC

RIA
CRD#: 292482
McLean, VA
Past

June 5, 2019 - December 31, 2020

RAUCH ADVISORY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155681
McLean, VA
Past

February 14, 2017 - April 18, 2019

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11173
SALEM, VA
Past

February 6, 2017 - April 18, 2019

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
SALEM, VA
Past

May 20, 2014 - January 18, 2017

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
DUMFRIES, VA
Past

May 19, 2014 - January 18, 2017

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
Dumfries, VA
Past

January 8, 2013 - May 6, 2014

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
VIENNA, VA
Past

October 31, 2012 - May 6, 2014

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
VIENNA, VA
Past

February 3, 2012 - March 13, 2012

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
VIENNA, VA
Past

September 23, 2003 - December 31, 2004

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

May 8, 2002 - August 15, 2002

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

August 11, 2000 - March 4, 2002

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

April 22, 1999 - August 3, 2000

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/27/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/5/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/28/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/2/2012
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/27/1999
Futures Managed Funds Examination

Current Firm

TL
TRUADVICE LLC
ACCURATE ADVISORY GROUP | ZENITH RETIREMENT PLANNING | UTURN EQUITY, INC. | TRUADVICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUADVICE LLC | THE HOLLOWAY PARTNERSHIP | SOLID WEALTH COMPANY | ROBERT SCOTT WEALTH SOLUTIONS | ROADMAP ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT KEY | RALEIGH WEALTH STRATEGIES | PRESERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POTERACK CAPITAL ADVISORY, INC | MILLANG FINANCIAL | LIVFREE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | GULF HARBOR FINANCIAL, INC | FOGUTH FINANCIAL GROUP | EVOLUTION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | EDWARDS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ANDERSEN HARRISON ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 292482 / SEC#: 801-112589

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Contact information

Main Address
5290 Station Way, Sarasota, FL 34233
Mailing Address
Phone number
(941) 413-5390
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents

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Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE 3-2024 - FORM ADV PART 2A (3/12/2024)

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Company Information

TRUADVICE LLC

CRD#: 292482

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