Sean D. Merlonghi

LOKKEN INVESTMENT GROUP

Lewes, DE 19958

CRD#: 6146825

Professional summary

Sean David Merlonghi, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at LOKKEN INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC located in Lewes, Delaware and 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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2020

Experience

Current

May 22, 2018 - Present

LOKKEN INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1413 Savannah Road, Suite 4, Lewes, DE 19958

RIA

CRD#: 283696

Lewes, DE

Current

November 3, 2025 - Present

DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 1413 Savannah Rd Ste4, Lewes, DE 19958

RIA

CRD#: 297987

LEWES, DE

Past

January 16, 2014 - June 12, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

MILLVILLE, DE

Past

January 6, 2014 - June 12, 2018

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

MILLVILLE, DE

Past

April 9, 2013 - October 16, 2013

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

LEWES, DE

Past

March 15, 2013 - October 16, 2013

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

LEWES, DE

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC

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

CRD#: 297987 / SEC#: 801-114097

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/8/2018 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

Delaware
(5/22/2018)

IAR

Texas
(11/4/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/6/2013

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 6/12/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/14/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC

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

CRD#: 297987 / SEC#: 801-114097

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/8/2018 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

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

Mailing Address

Phone number

(561) 774-8101

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (37 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DAKOTA WEALTH FORM ADV PART 2A (10/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	9,786
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 6,335,261,507

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
06/10/2025	Cover Page	Report
09/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/21/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/18/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Sean D. Merlonghi

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Sean David Merlonghi's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/6/2013

SIE

Date: 6/12/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/14/2013

Current Firm

DAKOTA WEALTH, 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

DAKOTA WEALTH, LLC

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