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EDGAR LEE PARRISH

EDGAR L. PARRISH

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CRD#: 601959
EDGAR LEE PARRISH

Professional summary


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EDGAR LEE PARRISH, CFP®, who also goes by Edgar L. Parrish, Edgar Parrish, was a registered financial professional .

EDGAR is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1972. EDGAR had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 15, Series 3, Series 5, PC, Series 000 and Series 1 exams.

Biography


Edgar’s career as a wealth advisor to individuals, families, and institutions spans 50 years. After a time as head of the Parrish Consulting Group at UBS and at the Merrill Lynch Private Client Group, Edgar co-founded and co-owned its independent successor, Precipio Wealth Management, in 2009, an early breakaway, fee-only registered investment adviser firm. Edgar is a graduate of the Securities Industry Institute at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He currently maintains three professional certifications -CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Certified Investment Management Analyst®, and Accredited Investment Fiduciary®. Edgar is a native of Northern Virginia and graduated from the McIntire School at the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree. He served as a member of the McIntire Advisory Board for 12 years and is currently a member of the University’s Lawn Society. After graduation, Edgar received a direct commission as an officer in the U.S. Air Force Reserve Medical Service Corps and served in the U.S. and Japan. Following Precipio Wealth Management’s merger with Mercer Global Advisors in 2021, Edgar continues following his passion of guiding clients in their financial lives as a Senior Wealth Advisor in McLean, VA and Palm Beach, FL. He and his wife, Katherine (Katy), who is also a Mercer advisor, enjoy spending personal time with their grown sons and their families and traveling.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Edgar L. Parrish | Edgar Parrish

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

January 13, 2022 - January 13, 2025

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 147363
McLean, VA
Past

August 14, 2009 - September 28, 2022

PRECIPIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 150310
MCLEAN, VA
Past

January 26, 2004 - August 19, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

January 26, 2004 - August 19, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

February 13, 1994 - February 23, 2004

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

June 17, 1993 - February 23, 2004

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

October 11, 1985 - June 29, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 6, 1972 - July 25, 1979

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
Past

June 6, 1972 - October 29, 1985

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/26/1991
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 8/5/1985
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/20/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 9/1/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 000
Date: 6/6/1972
General Securities Principal Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 6/6/1972
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


MG
MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.
MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1200 17th Street Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 885-8101
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,166

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC. ADV PART 2A AUGUST 21 2025 (8/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts99,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,256,270,580

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/29/2025
Cover Page
07/31/2024
09/28/2023
12/07/2022

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Company Information


MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

Sr. Wealth AdvisorCRD#: 147363

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