Joseph R. Merkle

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT

Bayville, NJ

CRD#: 5784393

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Professional summary

Joseph Ryan Merkle, who also goes by Joe Merkle, Joseph Merkle, is a registered financial advisor currently at NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC located in Bayville, New Jersey.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Joseph has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Joe Merkle | Joseph Merkle

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 13, 2025 - Present

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282241

Bayville, NJ

Past

June 11, 2024 - December 31, 2024

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282241

Bayville, NJ

Past

November 18, 2021 - July 25, 2024

CONNECTUS WEALTH

RIA

CRD#: 310912

Dallas, TX

Past

November 15, 2013 - November 8, 2021

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109582

Dallas, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

New Jersey
(1/13/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 11/14/2013

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 282241 / SEC#: 801-107054

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/24/2015 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

400 Atlantic Sreet 6th Floor, Stamford, CT 06901

Mailing Address

Phone number

(203) 532-7000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (2/19/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	7,122
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 4,967,977,227

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/15/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/19/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Joseph R. Merkle

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Joseph Ryan Merkle's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

CONNECTUS WEALTH

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/14/2013

Current Firm

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

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