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Gregory Wayne Couch

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
LEXINGTON, KY
·CRD# 4910345·21 years experience

Professional Summary

Gregory Wayne Couch is a registered financial advisor currently at MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Lexington, Kentucky. Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Gregory has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

21 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 151523
RIA
100 W Main Street Suite 450, Lexington, KY 40507
November 6, 2009 - Present
SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 34643
BD
Lexington, KY
March 3, 2014 - February 18, 2015
SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 144131
BD
Lexington, KY
January 5, 2012 - March 18, 2014
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 120222
BD
Lexington, KY
December 16, 2009 - November 30, 2011
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 4161
RIA
Lexington, KY
April 28, 2005 - November 6, 2009
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 4161
BD
Lexington, KY
March 23, 2005 - November 6, 2009

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Current Firm

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MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/2009 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

100 W Main Street Suite 450, Lexington, KY 40507

Phone Number

(859) 543-4516

# of Employees

67

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 47 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC FORM ADV 2A (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

12,298

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,983,377,516

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Other business activities

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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. MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT WEST, LLC; TUCSON/AZ; PARTNER, MANAGING MEMBER; START DATE: 01/2020; A SUBSIDIARY OF MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR TUCSON OFFICE; INVESTMENT RELATED; DEVOTE ABOUT 12 HOURS/MONTH AND 2 ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE: GENERAL MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 2. MERIDIAN INSURANCE LLC; LEXINGTON/KY; PRINCIPAL, MANAGING MEMBER, INSURANCE PRODUCER; START DATE: 08/2018; LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY SALES; INVESTMENT RELATED; DEVOTE ABOUT 5 HOURS/MONTH AND 5 ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE: OVERSEEING LIFE INSURANCE, LONG TERM CARE, DISABILITY, AND FIXED ANNUITY BUSINESS 3. COUCH HOLDINGS, LLC; LEXINGTON/KY; MANAGING MEMBER; 06/2013; FAMILY INVESTMENTS, REAL ESTATE; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; DEVOTE ABOUT 3 HOURS/MONTH AND 3 ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE: GENERAL MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 4. THE ARH FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES, INC.; LEXINGTON/KY; BOARD MEMBER; START DATE: 05/2013; FUNDRAISING ARM OF THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; DEVOTE ABOUT 1 HOUR/MONTH AND ALL ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE: BOARD MEETINGS 5. APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, INC.; LEXINGTON/KY; SECRETARY/TREASURER BOARD OF TRUSTEES; START DATE: 01/2015; NOT-FOR-PROFIT HEALTH SYSTEM; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; DEVOTE ABOUT 2 HOURS/MONTH AND ALL ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE: BOARD MEETINGS 6. APPHARVEST, INC.; MOREHEAD/KY; BOARD MEMBER; START DATE: 02/2018; AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; DEVOTE ABOUT 1-2 HOURS/MONTH AND 0 ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE: BOARD MEETINGS 7. LEXINGTON AVIATION PARTNERS, LLC; LEXINGTON/KY; ORGANIZER, MANAGING MEMBER; START DATE: 11/2020; PRIVATE PLANE; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; DEVOTE ABOUT 1 HOUR/MONTH AND 0 ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE: GENERAL MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 8. COUCH AVIATION HOLDINGS, LLC; LEXINGTON/KY; ORGANIZER, MANAGING MEMBER; START DATE: 08/2020; PRIVATE PLANE; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; DEVOTE ABOUT 1 HOUR/MONTH AND 0 ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE: GENERAL MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 9. ShOWDOWN LEX LEXINGTON, KY, MANAGER/INVESTOR 9.2022 NON INVESTMENT RELATED, 0 HOURS PER MONTH 10. AGAVE INVESTMENT LLC LEXINGTON, KY MEMBER 9.2022 GENERAL MANAGERIAL DUTIES NON-INVESTMENT RELATED 4 HOURS PER MONTH 11. KENTUCKY BOURBON PARTNERS LLC LEXINGTON, KY ORGANIZER 9.2022 NON-INVESTMENT RELATED GENERAL MANAGERIAL 1.5 HOURS PER MONTH 12. LIMESTONE FARMS A DISTILLERY, LEXINGTON, KY MEMBER/INVESTOR 9.2022 NON-INVESTMENT RELATED 1.5 HOURS PER MONTH

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/14/2009 Approved)

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.
IAR
California
(3/27/2023)
IAR
Florida
(4/6/2023)
IAR
Kentucky
(11/6/2009)

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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 Apr 2005About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Feb 2015About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Sep 2006About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2005About the Series 7 exam

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