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Stephen A. Mertz

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CRD#: 5453073
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Stephen Anthony Mertz was a registered financial professional .

Stephen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Stephen had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

March 9, 2018 - November 1, 2018

DANIEL WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 150382
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

June 3, 2015 - December 31, 2017

DANIEL WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 150382
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

November 5, 2012 - December 31, 2014

DANIEL WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 150382
CORONA DEL MAR, CA
Past

March 8, 2010 - October 1, 2010

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

October 1, 2009 - October 31, 2012

SAGENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 147890
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

January 18, 2008 - October 6, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

December 17, 2007 - October 6, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/17/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


DW
DANIEL WEALTH ADVISORS
ANDREW KANE | SZTROM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SILVEROAK INVESTMENTS | RJ PATTERSON GROUP | PEARSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ONFOCUS FINANCIAL | NAUTICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MPP CM | MIRAMONTES CAPITAL | LANYON ADVISORY SERVICES | INSIGHT INVESTMENT COUNSEL | INSIGHT 360 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GAMEDAY WEALTH GROUP | ELLIOT ASSET MANAGEMENT | DW ADVISORS LLC | DANIEL WEALTH ADVISORS | COURT INVESTMENT SERVICES | CHUGG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CCG ADVISORS | CATALINA CAPITAL GROUP | BLUE CHIP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | AZIMUTH WEALTH ADVISORS | ASTORIA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ANTHONY GARCIA

CRD#: 150382 / SEC#: 801-78657

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Contact information


Main Address
2930 4th Avenue, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Mailing Address
Phone number
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# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A DANIEL WEALTH ADVISORS (3/9/2018)

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Company Information


DANIEL WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 150382

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