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Kenneth F Merlo

ROBERTS & RYAN
NEW YORK, NY
·CRD# 4832294·21 years experience

Professional Summary

Kenneth F Merlo, who also goes by Ken Merlo, Kenneth Merlo, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERTS & RYAN, INC. located in New York, New York. Kenneth is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Kenneth has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, Series 82TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Ken Merlo, Kenneth Merlo

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Years of Experience

21 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ROBERTS & RYAN, INC.·CRD# 19456
BD
1. 39 Broadway Ste 610, New York, NY 10006-30032. 39 Broadway, Suite 610, New York, NY 10006-3003
October 3, 2019 - Present
GLOBAL PACIFIC SECURITIES US, INC.·CRD# 304566
BD
New York, NY
August 13, 2020 - January 25, 2021
ALPHASOURCE CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 145875
BD
East Quogue, NY
March 8, 2017 - October 16, 2019
PRONET FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC·CRD# 154601
BD
Londonderry, NH
November 19, 2015 - December 2, 2016
GLOBAL VENTURES CAPITAL, LLC·CRD# 167018
BD
New York, NY
October 4, 2013 - January 28, 2019
PEX GLOBAL INC.·CRD# 153131
BD
New York, NY
June 3, 2011 - June 15, 2015
MORGAN CREEK CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 154377
BD
Chapel Hill, NC
February 8, 2011 - May 19, 2014
PEX GLOBAL INC.·CRD# 153131
BD
New York, NY
October 12, 2010 - February 4, 2011
MAHLER & EMERSON INC.·CRD# 7826
BD
New York, NY
September 5, 2008 - September 17, 2009
JUNIPER CAPITAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 122952
BD
New York, NY
February 8, 2005 - June 19, 2012
ADIRONDACK CAPITAL PARTNERS, INC.·CRD# 29884
BD
New York, NY
January 5, 2005 - March 7, 2005

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Current Firm

R&
ROBERTS & RYAN, INC.

ROBERTS & RYAN INVESTMENTS INC. | ROBERTS SECURITIES, INC. | ROBERTS & RYAN, INC.

CRD#: 19456 / SEC#: 801-113965, 8-37469
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

39 Broadway Ste 1640, New York, NY 10006

Mailing Address

39 Broadway Ste 610, New York, NY 10006-3003

Phone Number

(866) 884-9959

Established

Delaware since 02/01/2023

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (32 States and Territories)

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

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
DALESSANDRO, EDWARD JOHNMANAGING DIRECTOR, CEO2335785
R&R PARTNERS HOLDING COMPANY, LLCSHAREHOLDER—
R&R PRINCIPALS HOLDING COMPANY, LLCSHAREHOLDER—
BEATON, DANIEL STEWARTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP4240769
NGUYEN, SANG TUANREGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL7248856
ROBERTS, DANIELCCO2208120

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

1

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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
Delaware
(1/29/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/21/2025)
RR
Florida
(5/8/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(1/29/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/23/2021)
RR
New York
(10/3/2019)
RR
Texas
(7/23/2024)

Exams

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

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 2005About the Series 63 exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 82TO — Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 82TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2005About the Series 7 exam

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jul 2005About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations
New York Stock Exchange
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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