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Sean David Merlonghi

CFP®
DAKOTA WEALTH
LEWES, DE
·CRD# 6146825·13 years experience

Professional Summary

Sean David Merlonghi, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC located in Lewes, Delaware. Sean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Sean has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2020

Years of Experience

13 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC·CRD# 297987
RIA
1413 Savannah Rd Ste4, Lewes, DE 19958
November 3, 2025 - Present
LOKKEN INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC·CRD# 283696
RIA
Lewes, DE
May 22, 2018 - December 12, 2025
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Millville, DE
January 16, 2014 - June 12, 2018
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Millville, DE
January 6, 2014 - June 12, 2018
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
RIA
Lewes, DE
April 9, 2013 - October 16, 2013
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
BD
Lewes, DE
March 15, 2013 - October 16, 2013

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Current Firm

DW
DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC

DAKOTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SPRINGSIDE PARTNERS | OAKMONT PARTNERS | DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 297987 / SEC#: 801-114097
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/8/2018 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

11376 N. Jog Road Suite 101, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-1752

Phone Number

(561) 774-8101

# of Employees

91

SEC notice filing (37 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 37 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DAKOTA WEALTH FORM ADV PART 2A (3/24/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

11,161

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,941,956,964

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/20/2026Cover PageReport
06/10/2025Cover PageReport
09/13/2024Cover PageReport
11/21/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1) On a temporary and transitional basis, Mr. Merlonghi will be dually registered as an investment advisor representative with Dakota Wealth, LLC and Lokken Investment Group, LLC. Dakota Wealth, LLC and Lokken Investment Group, LLC are not affiliated entities.

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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".
DW
DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC

DAKOTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SPRINGSIDE PARTNERS | OAKMONT PARTNERS | DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 297987 / SEC#: 801-114097
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/8/2018 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.
IAR
Delaware
(11/3/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Apr 2013About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jun 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2013About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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