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Kristin A. Merrick

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
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CRD#: 5663012
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Professional summary


Kristin Angela Merrick, who also goes by Kristin Angela Merrick, Kristin O Merrick, Kristin Angela O'keefe, Kristin Angela O'keeffe, Kristin Okeeffe, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Ridgewood, New Jersey and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Fairfield, New Jersey.

Kristin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Kristin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kristin Angela Merrick | Kristin O Merrick | Kristin Angela O'keefe | Kristin Angela O'keeffe | Kristin Okeeffe

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 15, 2020 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 100 Passaic Ave, Fairfield, NJ 07004
RIA
CRD#: 283330
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Current

October 14, 2020 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 100 Passaic Ave, Fairfield, NJ 07004
BD
CRD#: 42046
Fairfield, NJ
Past

January 7, 2016 - October 15, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

September 28, 2015 - October 15, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

October 20, 2009 - December 31, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 25, 2009 - April 8, 2015

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 19, 2009 - July 8, 2009

STANDARD CHARTERED SECURITIES NORTH AMERICA LLC

BD
CRD#: 130847
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)

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.
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(10/14/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(10/14/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/14/2020)
RR
Florida
(10/14/2020)
RR
Illinois
(3/13/2026)
RR
Indiana
(10/13/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(3/24/2026)
RR
Maryland
(10/14/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/14/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(7/22/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(10/14/2020)
IAR
New Jersey
(10/15/2020)
RR
New York
(10/14/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(10/19/2020)
RR
Ohio
(10/14/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/14/2020)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/14/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(10/14/2020)
RR
Texas
(11/8/2022)
IAR
Texas
(7/27/2023)
RR
Vermont
(4/11/2023)
RR
Washington
(7/22/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/16/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/30/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,299

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025
12/23/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Ridgewood, NJ

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