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Hugh Sylvanus Merkel

CFA
MARTINWRIGHT ADVISORY
ATLANTA, GA
·CRD# 5319854·19 years experience

Professional Summary

Hugh Sylvanus Merkel, CFA is a registered financial advisor currently at MARTINWRIGHT ADVISORY, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia. Hugh is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Hugh has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Credentials

CFA
Chartered Financial Analyst

Years of Experience

19 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MARTINWRIGHT ADVISORY, LLC·CRD# 338634
RIA
3290 Northside Parkway Nw Suite 950, Atlanta, GA 30327
February 9, 2026 - Present
TRU INDEPENDENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 168256
RIA
Atlanta, GA
November 13, 2025 - February 6, 2026
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 35682
BD
Atlanta, GA
December 24, 2024 - September 19, 2025
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 35682
BD
Atlanta, GA
August 25, 2020 - March 24, 2023
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 4161
RIA
Atlanta, GA
December 11, 2007 - January 15, 2009
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 4161
BD
Atlanta, GA
November 15, 2007 - January 15, 2009

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Current Firm

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MARTINWRIGHT ADVISORY, LLC

MARTINWRIGHT ADVISORY, LLC | MW ADVISORY, LLC | MW ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 338634 / SEC#: 801-134599
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/14/2025 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

3290 Northside Parkway Nw Suite 950, Atlanta, GA 30327

Phone Number

(404) 882-8756

# of Employees

9

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 1 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE - MW ADVISORY, LLC (6/12/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

116

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$160,704,772

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MA
MARTINWRIGHT ADVISORY, LLC

MARTINWRIGHT ADVISORY, LLC | MW ADVISORY, LLC | MW ADVISORY LLC

CRD#: 338634 / SEC#: 801-134599
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/14/2025 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
Georgia
(2/9/2026)

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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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2021About the Series 63 exam

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2007About the Series 66 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2020About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Aug 2020About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2007About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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