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Valery Vela

MERCURY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
San Francisco, CA 94104
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CRD#: 5434897
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Professional summary


Valery Vela, who also goes by Valery Guinto, Valery Vela, is a registered financial professional currently at MERCURY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in San Francisco, California.

Valery is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Valery has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 52, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Valery Guinto | Valery Vela

Other business activities


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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


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None

Experience


Current

November 5, 2025 - Present

MERCURY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 333 Bush Street Suite 1900, San Francisco, CA 94104
BD
CRD#: 324657
San Francisco, CA
Past

June 4, 2021 - October 22, 2025

ALTRUIST FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 299274
CULVER CITY, CA
Past

May 4, 2018 - May 28, 2021

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 4, 2018 - May 28, 2021

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 30, 2012 - February 13, 2018

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
El Segundo, CA
Past

January 1, 2012 - February 13, 2018

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
El Segundo, CA

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.

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RR
California
(11/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/17/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MI
MERCURY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
MERCURY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 324657 / SEC#: , 8-71052

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


Main Address
333 Bush Street Suite 1900, San Francisco, CA 94104
Mailing Address
548 Market St Pmb 17471, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401
Phone number
(800) 503-3724
Established
Delaware since 01/11/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MERCURY TECHNOLOGIES INCMEMBER
BARRY, MICHELLE ALEJANDRACEO6967071
GOLDSMITH, DAVID RYANCCO6934656
SILVESTRO, MICHELE ANNFINOP6960939

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Company Information


MERCURY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 324657San Francisco, CA 94104

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