Merissa J. Perkins

CAISSA WEALTH STRATEGIES

Bloomington, MN 55439

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CRD#: 5634034

Professional summary

Merissa Joleen Perkins, CFP®, who also goes by Merissa Budd, Merissa J Perkins, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAISSA WEALTH STRATEGIES located in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Merissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Merissa has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Merissa Budd | Merissa J Perkins

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2020

Experience

Current

October 12, 2017 - Present

CAISSA WEALTH STRATEGIES

Office #1: 7825 Washington Ave S. Suite 725, Bloomington, MN 55439

RIA

CRD#: 150458

Bloomington, MN

Past

November 21, 2014 - February 16, 2016

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 16443

New Prague, MN

Past

November 21, 2014 - February 16, 2016

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 16443

New Prague, MN

Past

August 1, 2014 - November 21, 2014

FINTEGRA, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 16741

NEW PRAGUE, MN

Past

May 21, 2014 - November 21, 2014

FINTEGRA, LLC

CRD#: 16741

NEW PRAGUE, MN

Past

February 24, 2009 - June 1, 2009

AMERICAN FAMILY SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 104433

NEW PRAGUE, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CAISSA WEALTH STRATEGIES

CRD#: 150458 / SEC#: 801-114229

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2018 Approved)

Minnesota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2018 Terminated)

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

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Minnesota
(10/12/2017)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/31/2014

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/29/2009

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 2/16/2016

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/21/2014

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/23/2009

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

CAISSA WEALTH STRATEGIES

CRD#: 150458 / SEC#: 801-114229

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/2/2018 Approved)

Minnesota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2018 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

7825 Washington Ave S. Suite 725, Bloomington, MN 55439

Mailing Address

Phone number

(612) 426-6007

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CWS FORM ADV PART 2A (2/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	593
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 286,298,075

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/22/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/29/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/28/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/17/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

FINTEGRA, LLC

FINTEGRA, LLC

AMERICAN FAMILY SECURITIES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CAISSA WEALTH STRATEGIES

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/31/2014

Series 63

Date: 4/29/2009

SIE

Date: 2/16/2016

Series 7

Date: 5/21/2014

Series 6

Date: 2/23/2009

Current Firm

CAISSA WEALTH STRATEGIES

Contact information

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CAISSA WEALTH STRATEGIES

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