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Herbert P. Merk

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CRD#: 4561908
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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.

Herbert P Merk, who also goes by Herbert Peter Merk, Herbert Peter Merk, was a registered financial professional .

Herbert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Herbert had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Herbert Peter Merk | Herbert Peter Merk

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. Ivanhoe Properties 2. Investment Related: No 3. (Personal Address) 4. Short-term rental 5. Owner 6. 05/17/2016 7. Hours devoted to business: 4 8. Hours devoted during Securities business: 0 9. Managing Property

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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

February 1, 2021 - June 28, 2022

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

January 31, 2021 - June 28, 2022

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

January 15, 2020 - September 30, 2020

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
WESTMINSTER, CO
Past

January 15, 2020 - September 30, 2020

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
WESTMINSTER, CO
Past

April 22, 2015 - December 31, 2019

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10111
LONGMONT, CO
Past

February 4, 2015 - December 31, 2019

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
LONGMONT, CO
Past

June 21, 2006 - January 7, 2014

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
DENVER, CO
Past

June 21, 2006 - January 7, 2014

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
DENVER, CO
Past

August 3, 2005 - June 9, 2006

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

July 21, 2005 - June 9, 2006

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
LAKEWOOD, CO
Past

October 28, 2002 - July 18, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

September 19, 2002 - July 18, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/26/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 10/30/2002
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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HARRISDIRECT LLC
CSFBDIRECT | THE HARRIS BROKERAGE | THE HARRIS | PC FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | HARRISDIRECT LLC | HARRISDIRECT ADVISORY SERVICES | HARRISDIRECT | HARRIS INVESTOR SERVICES LLC | HARRIS ADVANTEDGE INVESTING | E*TRADE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | DLJDIRECT INC. | CSFBDIRECT, LLC | CSFBDIRECT, INC. | CSFBDIRECT LLC

CRD#: 42159 / SEC#: 801-58085, 8-49730

BD
Terminated by SEC on 01/01/2007
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Contact information


Main Address
671 N. Glebe Road 13th Floor, Arlington, VA 22203
Mailing Address
Phone number
(703) 247-3700
Established
Delaware since 08/02/1996
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees
0

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

E*TRADE WRAP FEE PROGRAMS BROCHURE (FORM ADV PART 2A - APPENDIX 1) (5/19/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
E*TRADE BROKERAGE HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
ALBINO, MICHAEL JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/CROP/SROP - BD864412
BOCK, CYNTHIA CRAMERCORPORATE SECRETARY
CURCIO, MICHAEL JOHNMANAGER1620743
FOSTER, JONATHAN RICEPRESIDENT1037245
HAVENS, GILBERT SCHUYLERVICE PRESIDENT - IA2508109
KAMEDA, ROBIN GEN WAI KIRNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - IA1821479
LILIEN, ROBERT JARRETTCEO, MANAGER1337819
REYES, CHRISTOPHER VALENTINCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2105804
ROBERTS, THOMAS HENRY IIIVICE PRESIDENT - BD2104665
WILSON, MICHAEL JAMESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - INTERNATIONAL2446305

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts90,806
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,406,529,807

Disclosures


Arbitration3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/23/2023
Cover Page
09/27/2022
12/21/2021

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Company Information


HARRISDIRECT LLC

CRD#: 42159

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