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Hugh S. Merkel

MARTINWRIGHT ADVISORY
ATLANTA, GA 30327
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CRD#: 5319854
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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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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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®
CFA

Chartered Financial Analyst

Experience

Current

February 9, 2026 - Present

MARTINWRIGHT ADVISORY, LLC

Office #1: 3290 Northside Parkway Nw Suite 950, Atlanta, GA 30327
RIA
CRD#: 338634
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 13, 2025 - February 6, 2026

TRU INDEPENDENCE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168256
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 24, 2024 - September 19, 2025

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 35682
Atlanta, GA
Past

August 25, 2020 - March 24, 2023

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 35682
Atlanta, GA
Past

December 11, 2007 - January 15, 2009

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 15, 2007 - January 15, 2009

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
ATLANTA, GA

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.

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IAR
Georgia
(2/9/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/2/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/6/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/24/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 8/24/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/13/2007
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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

CRD#: 338634 / SEC#: 801-134599

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2025 120-Day Approval)
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Contact information

Main Address
3290 Northside Parkway Nw Suite 950, Atlanta, GA 30327
Mailing Address
Phone number
(404) 882-8756
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE - MW ADVISORY, LLC (11/24/2025)
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Company Information

MARTINWRIGHT ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 338634Atlanta, GA 30327

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