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Jay J. Merrill

CAPITAL ANALYSTS
WORCESTER, MA 01609
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CRD#: 5719089
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Professional summary


Jay Joseph Merrill, CIMA®, who also goes by Jay Merrill, John Joseph Merrill, John Merrill, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPITAL ANALYSTS located in Worcester, Massachusetts and LINCOLN INVESTMENT located in Worcester, Massachusetts.

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

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jay Merrill | John Joseph Merrill | John Merrill

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.
PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE POSITION: Soliciting Life Insurance Business NATURE: Life Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/14/2016 ADDRESS: 751 Broad St, Newark NJ 07102 DESCRIPTION: I am soliciting life insurance business for Prudential BANNER LIFE INSURANCE POSITION: I intend to sell life insurance for this company NATURE: Term Life Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 05/12/2014 ADDRESS: 3275 Bennett Creek Avenue, Frederick MD 21704, United States DESCRIPTION: I am selling life insurance that is placed through a general agent and not Lincoln Investment. BNI MASS POSITION: Member NATURE: Networking Group INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/19/2015 ADDRESS: 111 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury MA 01776, United States DESCRIPTION: I am a Member of the chapter that attempts to network to create more business opportunities MUTUAL OF OMAHA POSITION: Insurance Agent NATURE: Soliciting Insurance Business INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 07/15/2016 ADDRESS: 330 Mutual of Omaha Plaza, Omaha NE 68175, United States DESCRIPTION: I am soliciting Life and Long Term Care Insurance Business LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE POSITION: I am soliciting Life Insurance for them. NATURE: Life Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 01/01/2020 ADDRESS: 1300 South Clinton St, Fort Wayne IN 46802-3506, United States DESCRIPTION: Life Insurance sales PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE POSITION: Independent Contractor - Life insurance Sales NATURE: Life Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/20/2015 ADDRESS: One New York Plaza, New York NY 10004, United States DESCRIPTION: I am soliciting life insurance business for prudential PAXTON LITTLE LEAGUE POSITION: I will be the treasurer for the upcoming baseball year. NATURE: Little League Baseball INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/17/2021 ADDRESS: 697 Pleasant St, Paxton MA 01612, United States DESCRIPTION: I will be responsible for managing expenses, paying bills, and reporting to the board on a monthly basis. MCGRATH & MERRILL ASSOCIATES, INC. POSITION: Treasurer, Secretary, 50% owner NATURE: Independent Financial Advisor Office INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 START DATE: 01/02/2023 ADDRESS: 57 Cedar St, Worcester MA 01609, United States DESCRIPTION: Sara McGrath and myself are in the process of purchasing the independent branch of Clifford & Rano Associates, Inc. We will continue to do business as Clifford & Rano, Inc. This new company is for the sole purpose of management and operation of the branch. We will not be using the corp for operation purposes until January 1 2023.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CIMA®

Experience


Current

September 22, 2014 - Present

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

Office #1: 57 Cedar Street, Worcester, MA 01609
RIA
CRD#: 162200
WORCESTER, MA
Current

April 21, 2014 - Present

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

Office #1: 57 Cedar Street, Worcester, MA 01609
RIA
BD
CRD#: 519
Worcester, MA
Past

August 21, 2014 - December 31, 2021

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Past

October 15, 2009 - April 21, 2014

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CA
CAPITAL ANALYSTS
CAI ACQUISITION, INC | THE LINCOLN INVESTMENT COMPANIES | CAPITAL ANALYSTS, LLC | CAPITAL ANALYSTS, INC | CAPITAL ANALYSTS

CRD#: 162200 / SEC#: 801-74614

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2012 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
Arizona
(1/28/2020)
RR
California
(2/14/2024)
RR
Colorado
(2/14/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(5/21/2014)
RR
Florida
(1/14/2015)
RR
Georgia
(2/9/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(1/28/2020)
RR
Maine
(8/21/2014)
RR
Maryland
(8/26/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/21/2014)
IAR
Massachusetts
(9/22/2014)
RR
Mississippi
(2/3/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/23/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(1/21/2015)
RR
New York
(4/21/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(12/18/2024)
RR
Ohio
(7/9/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/18/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(3/11/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(7/11/2024)
RR
Virginia
(1/4/2019)
RR
Washington
(2/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/20/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CA
CAPITAL ANALYSTS
CAI ACQUISITION, INC | THE LINCOLN INVESTMENT COMPANIES | CAPITAL ANALYSTS, LLC | CAPITAL ANALYSTS, INC | CAPITAL ANALYSTS

CRD#: 162200 / SEC#: 801-74614

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
601 Office Center Drive Suite 300, Fort Washington, PA 19034-3232
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 242-1421
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
739

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CAPITAL ANALYSTS, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (8/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts26,578
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,713,202,466

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/28/2024
Cover Page
09/27/2023
03/29/2023

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Company Information


CAPITAL ANALYSTS

CRD#: 162200Worcester, MA 01609

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