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Dax P. Rodriguez

MERRIWETHER INVESTMENTS
Chicago, IL
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CRD#: 5700954
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Professional summary


Dax Pan Rodriguez is a registered financial advisor currently at MERRIWETHER INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois and DNA SECURITIES LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Dax is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Dax has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3, Series 7TO, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Sarna Technologies is a non broker-dealer affiliate of Sarna Finance LLC through the common parent company Sarna Holdings. Mr. Rodriguez devotes approximately 1 hour per month consulting for Sarna Technologies. Co-Founder, registered Investment Advisor of Merriwether Investments, Inc., a Laguna Beach based, fee-only registered investment advisor that offers wealth management, wealth transfer, financial, retirement, and estate planning to individual investors and institutions (5 hours a month, not during market hours). This RIA role does not involve making any trading or investment decisions. New Leaf Capital - Chicago, IL - Advisory Board Member - provide advice on potential technology and fintech investments. .5 hours per month. Strands Technology LLC - technology provider, serve as an Advisor on various topics presented by Strands non are investment related. 100 hours per month when needed. Mithril Capital LLC - San Francisco, CA. Partner since May 2024. 4 hours per month. DNA Brokerage LLC - Chicago, IL. Futures Firm - Chief Commercial Officer. 40 hours per month.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 23, 2022 - Present

MERRIWETHER INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 310908
Chicago, IL
Current

March 1, 2022 - Present

DNA SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 141 W. Jackson, Suite 1710a, Chicago, IL 60604Office #2: 141 W. Jackson Suite 1710a, Chicago, IL 60604
BD
CRD#: 312799
Chicago, IL
Past

September 29, 2014 - September 22, 2016

SUMO CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146310
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 14, 2013 - July 29, 2014

CUTLER GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31730
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 7, 2010 - January 14, 2013

LIVEVOL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23670
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 15, 2009 - September 30, 2010

ICE EXECUTION SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146496
NEW YORK, NY

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.

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IAR
California
(9/23/2022)
RR
Florida
(2/2/2023)
RR
Illinois
(6/3/2022)
IAR
Illinois
(9/30/2022)
RR
Texas
(2/2/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/23/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/22/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MI
MERRIWETHER INVESTMENTS, INC.
KAI WEALTH | MERRIWETHER INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 310908 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2021 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Laguna Beach, CA
Mailing Address
335 Heather Pl., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Phone number
(949) 416-5343
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts28
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,253,308

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Company Information


MERRIWETHER INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 310908Chicago, IL

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