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Thomas Edward Shaffer Iii

CFP®
MERLIN'S PRIEST
ANDERSON, IN
·CRD# 5944204·3 years experience

Professional Summary

Thomas Edward Shaffer III, CFP®, who also goes by Thomas Edward Shaffer III, is a registered financial advisor currently at MERLIN'S PRIEST located in Anderson, Indiana. Thomas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Thomas has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Thomas Edward Shaffer Iii

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2019

Years of Experience

3 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MERLIN'S PRIEST·CRD# 334898
BD
5411 Dr. Mlk Jr. Blvd, Anderson, IN 46013
July 9, 2026 - Present
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
RIA
Indianapolis, IN
August 1, 2023 - October 20, 2025
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
BD
Indianapolis, IN
July 31, 2023 - October 20, 2025

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Current Firm

MP
MERLIN'S PRIEST

MERLIN'S PRIEST | MERLIN'S PRIEST, LLC

CRD#: 334898 / SEC#: 8-71331
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

5411 Dr. Mlk Jr. Blvd, Anderson, IN 46013

Mailing Address

725 Forest Dr, Anderson, IN 46011

Phone Number

(765) 606-5899

Established

Indiana since 08/29/2014

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PATTERSON, MIGUAL DAMIENCEO, ELECTED MANAGER AND MEMBER5126220
UPSHAW, JOHN CHRISTOPHERFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5511420

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Indiana
(7/9/2026)

Exams

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Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2023About the Series 66 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2023About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed May 2023About the SIE exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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