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Ian C. Mcelreath

METRIC FINANCIAL
Atlanta, GA 30309
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CRD#: 4754189
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Professional summary

Ian Christopher Mcelreath, who also goes by Ian Christopher Mcelreath, Ian Mcelreath, is a registered financial professional currently at METRIC FINANCIAL, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ian is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Ian has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Ian Christopher Mcelreath | Ian Mcelreath

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 7, 2026 - Present

METRIC FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 1180 West Peachtree St.nw Suite 1910, Atlanta, GA 30309
BD
CRD#: 33324
Atlanta, GA
Past

September 18, 2023 - October 31, 2025

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

July 1, 2021 - August 25, 2023

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130032
Tampa, FL
Past

April 28, 2021 - August 25, 2023

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 130032
Tampa, FL
Past

January 17, 2020 - April 20, 2021

20/20 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC

RIA
CRD#: 281692
Tampa, FL
Past

November 26, 2019 - April 6, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
Daytona Beach, FL
Past

May 8, 2019 - September 25, 2019

CANTOR FITZGERALD INVESTMENT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 159296
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 19, 2016 - September 25, 2019

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 4, 2009 - December 8, 2015

REALTY CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 145454
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

April 17, 2007 - June 2, 2009

KBS CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 132299
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

March 11, 2004 - April 18, 2007

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(1/7/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(1/27/2026)
RR
Delaware
(1/22/2026)
RR
Florida
(1/21/2026)
RR
Georgia
(2/11/2026)
RR
Indiana
(1/22/2026)
RR
Maryland
(2/5/2026)
RR
Michigan
(1/22/2026)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/6/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(1/22/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(2/9/2026)
RR
Ohio
(1/22/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/26/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/22/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(2/12/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(2/5/2026)
RR
Vermont
(2/6/2026)
RR
Virginia
(1/22/2026)
RR
West Virginia
(1/29/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/8/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/22/2006
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: 5/24/2007
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/9/2004
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MF
METRIC FINANCIAL, LLC
METRIC FINANCIAL INC. | NEWBURY, PIRET SECURITIES, INC. | NEWBURY, PIRET & CO., INC. | NEWBURY PIRET COMPANY | NEWBURY PIRET & CO. | METRIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 33324 / SEC#: , 8-46684

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1180 West Peachtree St.nw Suite 1910, Atlanta, GA 30309
Mailing Address
1180 West Peachtree St.nw Suite 1910, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone number
(678) 528-1151
Established
Georgia since 05/01/1981
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GRELLA MANAGEMENT LLC.MEMBER
GRELLA, JOHN EDWARDCEO6757707
JONES, SHARON DOSTERFINOP/PFO/POO/CCO3124470

Disclosures

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Company Information

METRIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 33324Atlanta, GA 30309

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