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Jeremy A. Lyons

MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING
Grimes, IA 50111
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CRD#: 5276280
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Professional summary


Jeremy Alan Lyons is a registered financial advisor currently at MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING located in Grimes, Iowa.

Jeremy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Jeremy has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1. 10/4/2018 - IFP Insurance Group - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Started 10/01/2018 - 8 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 2. 10/4/2018 - J. Lyons Capital - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA - Started 10/01/2018 - 100 Hours Per Month/50 Hours During Securities Trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 15, 2023 - Present

MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING

Office #1: 1860 Se Princeton Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
RIA
CRD#: 297942
Grimes, IA
Past

January 30, 2020 - March 31, 2022

J. LYONS CAPITAL

RIA
CRD#: 306772
URBANDALE, IA
Past

May 23, 2019 - February 3, 2020

IFP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 297287
Urbandale, IA
Past

September 28, 2018 - February 3, 2020

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 125112
Urbandale, IA
Past

September 5, 2018 - October 2, 2018

ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 146236
West Des Moines, IA
Past

February 6, 2015 - September 4, 2018

ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 146236
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 7, 2014 - May 6, 2015

BALEFIRE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168733
AMES, IA
Past

February 11, 2013 - October 28, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
URBANDALE, IA
Past

February 11, 2013 - May 23, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
URBANDALE, IA
Past

January 28, 2008 - February 19, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
CLIVE, IA
Past

February 13, 2007 - February 19, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
CLIVE, IA

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".
MR
MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING
ELITE RETIREMENT PLANNING, LLC | MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING

CRD#: 297942 / SEC#: 801-118564

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2020 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2020 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Iowa
(8/15/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/25/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MR
MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING
ELITE RETIREMENT PLANNING, LLC | MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING

CRD#: 297942 / SEC#: 801-118564

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2020 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1860 Se Princeton Dr, Grimes, IA 50111
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 278-4110
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,475
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 428,547,783

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Company Information


MERKLE RETIREMENT PLANNING

CRD#: 297942Grimes, IA 50111

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