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John C. Upshaw

MERLIN'S PRIEST
ANDERSON, IN 46013
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CRD#: 5511420
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Professional summary


John Christopher Upshaw, who also goes by John Christopher Upshaw, John Upshaw, is a registered financial professional currently at MERLIN'S PRIEST located in Anderson, Indiana.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, Series 82TO, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Christopher Upshaw | John Upshaw

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 27, 2026 - Present

MERLIN'S PRIEST

Office #1: 5411 Dr. Mlk Jr. Blvd, Anderson, IN 46013
BD
CRD#: 334898
ANDERSON, IN
Past

September 28, 2018 - January 3, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

August 16, 2018 - January 3, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/27/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 2/27/2026
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 2/27/2026
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/12/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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MERLIN'S PRIEST
MERLIN'S PRIEST | MERLIN'S PRIEST, LLC

CRD#: 334898 / SEC#: , 8-71331

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


Main Address
5411 Dr. Mlk Jr. Blvd, Anderson, IN 46013
Mailing Address
725 Forest Dr, Anderson, IN 46011
Phone number
(765) 606-5899
Established
Indiana since 08/29/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PATTERSON, MIGUAL DAMIENCEO, ELECTED MANAGER AND MEMBER5126220
UPSHAW, JOHN CHRISTOPHERFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5511420

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Company Information


MERLIN'S PRIEST

CRD#: 334898Anderson, IN 46013

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