Kristine Merta

VALEO FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Naples, FL

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CRD#: 5983613

Professional summary

Kristine Merta, who also goes by Kristine Akins, Kristine Joanne Merta, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALEO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Naples, Florida.

Kristine is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Kristine has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Kristine Akins | Kristine Joanne Merta

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

February 21, 2023 - Present

VALEO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 127132

Naples, FL

Past

January 15, 2018 - January 26, 2023

VALEO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 127132

Edina, MN

Past

April 10, 2012 - May 4, 2016

OXFORD FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD

RIA

CRD#: 105303

CARMEL, IN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VALEO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 127132 / SEC#: 801-66402

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2006 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2006 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2006 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2006 Terminated)

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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

Florida
(2/21/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/9/2012

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

VALEO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 127132 / SEC#: 801-66402

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2006 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2006 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2006 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2006 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

10 W. Carmel Dr Ste 400, Carmel, IN 46032-3357

Mailing Address

Phone number

(317) 218-6000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

177

SEC notice filing (37 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VALEO FINANCIAL ADVISORS ADV PART 2 (12/2/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	23,718
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 10,639,940,975

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/15/2025	Cover Page	Report
08/28/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Kristine Merta

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

VALEO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

VALEO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

OXFORD FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VALEO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/9/2012

Current Firm

VALEO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (37 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

VALEO FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

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