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Gary B. Fraley

MERIT ADVISORS
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
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CRD#: 4630978
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Professional summary


Gary Bruce Fraley is a registered financial advisor currently at MERIT ADVISORS, INC. located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and OAK HILLS SECURITIES, INC. located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Gary has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 79TO, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Merit Advisors, Inc., investment-related, 121 NE 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, investment adviser, Managing Partner, January 2014, 40 hours/mo, 30 hours during trading hours, manage investment model strategy High Street Property, LLC, non-investment-related, 121 NE 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, real estate brokerage, Manager/Owner, June 2016 start date, 4 hours per month/4 hours during trading hours, occasionally act as broker on real estate transactions Grand Valley, LP, investment related, 3408 Red Rock Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73120, family investments, General Partner and Limited Partner, 2012, 4 hours per month/0 hours during trading hours, manage investments and bookkeeping Uptown Citizen, LLC, investment-related, 601 NW 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73103, owns commercial real estate, Manager, 2015, 4 hours per month/0 during trading hours, manage property and bookkeeping

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 26, 2014 - Present

MERIT ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 121 Ne 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
RIA
CRD#: 113999
Oklahoma City, OK
Current

November 29, 2023 - Present

OAK HILLS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 121 Ne 50th, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
BD
CRD#: 145579
Oklahoma City, OK
Past

June 7, 2013 - February 10, 2014

EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 130475
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

July 12, 2010 - October 18, 2011

OAK HILLS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145579
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

June 18, 2003 - December 8, 2005

CAVANAL HILL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110774
TULSA, OK

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(11/30/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(12/4/2023)
IAR
Oklahoma
(7/18/2024)
RR
Texas
(11/30/2023)
IAR
Texas
(7/18/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/30/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 11/30/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/29/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MA
MERIT ADVISORS, INC.
MERIT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 113999 / SEC#: 801-62024

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2007 Terminated)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/25/2019 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2025 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2021 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2025 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2025 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2025 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2017 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2002 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2025 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2003 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2017 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2007 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2007 Conditional Restricted)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2025 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
121 Ne 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Mailing Address
Phone number
(405) 748-5335
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts64
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 26,560,518

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Company Information


MERIT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 113999Oklahoma City, OK 73105

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