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Merritt Quirk

HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
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CRD#: 5115415
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Professional summary

Merritt Quirk, who also goes by Merritt Andrew Quirk, is a registered financial professional currently at HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Merritt is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Merritt has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Merritt Andrew Quirk

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 (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

January 7, 2021 - Present

HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 173366
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
Past

August 4, 2020 - January 4, 2021

STRATEGAS SECURITIES, LLC DBA STRATEGAS RESEARCH PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 149326
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 17, 2018 - July 8, 2020

FORGE MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 166555
New York, NY
Past

December 5, 2016 - November 13, 2017

CV BROKERAGE, INC

BD
CRD#: 462
New York, NY

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
California
(1/7/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(1/7/2021)
RR
Delaware
(10/28/2021)
RR
Florida
(8/31/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(6/20/2025)
RR
New York
(1/7/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(3/15/2021)
RR
Oregon
(6/29/2021)
RR
Texas
(10/21/2025)
RR
Utah
(1/19/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/2/2016
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: 8/31/2016
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

HA
HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC
HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 173366 / SEC#: , 8-69538

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

Main Address
257 River Oak Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Mailing Address
257 River Oak Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone number
(401) 465-3080
Established
South Carolina since 09/09/2014
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#
HOLLISTER, CHRISTOPHER VERNCEO/CCO5637565
CLIFFHANGER INVESTMENTS, LLCOWNER
KUGLER, JACQUESOWNER5105697
MADABA INVESTMENTS, LLCOWNER
PORTWOOD, WILLIAM BOYCECFO/FINOP4853700

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Company Information

HOLLISTER ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 173366Mount Pleasant, SC

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