Trisha A. Merk

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS

Cincinnati, OH 45226

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CRD#: 5323949

Professional summary

Trisha Ann Merk, who also goes by Trisha Ann Higgins, Trisha Merk, is a registered financial advisor currently at U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Trisha is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Trisha has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Aliases

Trisha Ann Higgins | Trisha Merk

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 13, 2026 - Present

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 5065 Wooster Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45226Office #2: 425 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

RIA

CRD#: 14455

Cincinnati, OH

Current

February 13, 2026 - Present

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 425 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

RIA

CRD#: 14455

Cincinnati, OH

Past

September 23, 2013 - February 13, 2026

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17868

Cincinnati, OH

Past

December 6, 2012 - February 13, 2026

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 17868

Cincinnati, OH

Past

April 9, 2012 - July 6, 2012

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 36451

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

January 1, 2008 - July 7, 2010

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

COVINGTON, KY

Past

June 7, 2007 - January 1, 2008

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 17507

COVINGTON, KY

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".

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 14455 / SEC#: 801-70084, 8-30706

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2009 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2009 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2009 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.

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.

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Kentucky
(2/13/2026)

Ohio
(2/13/2026)

IAR

Ohio
(2/13/2026)

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Exams

What does exam status mean?

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Status Unavailable

Passed: 9/20/2013

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Status Unavailable

Passed: 7/5/2007

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Status Unavailable

Passed: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Status Unavailable

Passed: 8/4/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Status Unavailable

Passed: 6/5/2007

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 14455 / SEC#: 801-70084, 8-30706

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2009 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2009 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2009 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

60 Livingston Ave Ep-mn-n2wc, Saint Paul, MN 55107

Mailing Address

60 Livingston Ave Ep-mn-n2wc, St. Paul, MN 55107

Phone number

(800) 634-1100

Established

Delaware since 06/28/2004

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

379

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

USBA WRAP BROCHURE - PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (7/31/2026)

PART 2A OF FORM ADV - FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES (3/31/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
U.S. BANCORP	SOLE MEMBER
ARIAS, CARLOS ALONSO	MANAGER	3174333
BEJASA, EILEEN	MANAGER	7002808
CLARK, SHANNON KEITH	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND MANAGER	5829700
FERGUSON, KIMBERLY NICOLE	MANAGER	4120145
FLOUM, JOEL IRA	MANAGER	2405754
MCCARTHY, MATTHEW RYAN	CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER	6818984
MENACHER, EILEEN RENEE	MANAGER	4929896
ROLLAND, JODI THOMPSON	PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND MANAGER	2290884
SALSTROM, KYLE NORMAN	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND MANAGER	5025315
STEINER, STEPHEN WARD	CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER AND MANAGER	2259345
TRIPLETT, SHANE T	MANAGER	1865319

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,992
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,796,069,079

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	4
Arbitration	1

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/19/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/20/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/28/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/21/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Passed: 9/20/2013

Series 63

Passed: 7/5/2007

SIE

Passed: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Passed: 8/4/2008

Series 6

Passed: 6/5/2007

FINRA

Current Firm

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

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