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Francis Robert Merrill Iv

ARETE RESEARCH
DALLAS, TX
·CRD# 4734216·22 years experience

Professional Summary

Francis Robert Merrill IV, who also goes by Francis Robert Merrill, Robert Merrill, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARETE RESEARCH LLC located in Dallas, Texas. Francis is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Francis has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Francis Robert Merrill, Robert Merrill

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Years of Experience

22 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ARETE RESEARCH LLC·CRD# 128496
BD
1. 1309 Walmsley Ave, Dallas, TX 752082. Dallas, TX
December 2, 2020 - Present
LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC·CRD# 43098
BD
New York, NY
June 20, 2018 - October 9, 2020
DREXEL HAMILTON, LLC·CRD# 143570
BD
New York, NY
September 30, 2015 - June 20, 2018
ASCENDIANT CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 152912
BD
New York, NY
January 2, 2014 - October 29, 2015
WFG ADVISORS, LP·CRD# 125073
RIA
Dallas, TX
October 7, 2009 - January 3, 2014
WFG INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 22704
BD
Dallas, TX
October 7, 2009 - January 3, 2014
ESPOSITO PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 147373
RIA
Dallas, TX
October 20, 2008 - September 8, 2009
ESPOSITO SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 143710
BD
Dallas, TX
June 2, 2008 - September 8, 2009
TD AMERITRADE, INC.·CRD# 7870
RIA
Dallas, TX
August 9, 2007 - May 2, 2008
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 111514
RIA
Dallas, TX
August 9, 2007 - May 2, 2008
TD AMERITRADE, INC.·CRD# 7870
BD
Dallas, TX
August 9, 2007 - May 2, 2008
E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 29106
BD
Dallas, TX
November 8, 2006 - August 14, 2007
TD AMERITRADE, INC.·CRD# 7870
RIA
Fort Worth, TX
September 21, 2006 - November 20, 2006
TD AMERITRADE, INC.·CRD# 7870
BD
Fort Worth, TX
April 22, 2006 - November 20, 2006
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 111514
RIA
Fort Worth, TX
November 5, 2004 - November 20, 2006
TD AMERITRADE CLEARING, INC.·CRD# 5633
BD
Fort Worth, TX
November 5, 2004 - April 22, 2006
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Dallas, TX
March 26, 2004 - October 18, 2004
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
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February 27, 2004 - October 18, 2004

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Current Firm

AR
ARETE RESEARCH LLC

ARETE RESEARCH LLC

CRD#: 128496 / SEC#: 8-66145
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1309 Walmsley Ave, Dallas, TX 75208

Mailing Address

1309 Walmsley Ave, Dallas, TX 75208

Phone Number

(617) 357-4801

Established

Delaware since 06/20/2003

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

March

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (15 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ARETE RESEARCH LLPOWNER—
HASSAY, LAURIE ANNFINOP5676461
MERRILL, FRANCIS ROBERT IVHEAD OF US EQUITY SALES, CCO4734216

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(12/2/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(3/30/2023)
RR
Florida
(12/2/2020)
RR
Illinois
(12/2/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/2/2020)
RR
New York
(12/2/2020)
RR
Oregon
(12/2/2020)
RR
Texas
(12/2/2020)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2004About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2004About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 2014About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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