James B. Merchant

KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING.

Gainesville, FL 32606

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CRD#: 6225410

Professional summary

James Byron Merchant, CFP®, who also goes by James Byron Merchant, James B Merchant, James Merchant, is a registered financial advisor currently at KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC. located in Gainesville, Florida.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. James has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

James Byron Merchant | James B Merchant | James Merchant

Other business activities

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1) Owner of Ebay account (hobby- not considered business or investment related), located in Gainesville, FL. Selling personal items occasionally. Started on 1/1/21, devoting approximately 4 hours per month, none during trading hours.///

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

June 22, 2023 - Present

KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC.

Office #1: 2700-a Nw 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606

RIA

CRD#: 111855

Gainesville, FL

Past

May 10, 2023 - December 31, 2024

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243

GAINESVILLE, FL

Past

December 6, 2022 - January 13, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

GAINESVILLE, FL

Past

December 1, 2022 - January 13, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

GAINESVILLE, FL

Past

September 12, 2013 - August 26, 2021

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 142373

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

July 26, 2013 - August 26, 2021

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7110

COLUMBUS, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC.

KOSS OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC | KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC. | KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, INC.

CRD#: 111855 / SEC#: 801-58175

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/24/2000 Approved)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2016 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2016 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
(6/22/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/1/2013

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/24/2013

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 12/4/2022

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/26/2013

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC.

KOSS OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC | KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC. | KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, INC.

CRD#: 111855 / SEC#: 801-58175

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/24/2000 Approved)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2016 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2016 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

2700-a Nw 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606

Mailing Address

Phone number

(352) 373-3337

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC FIRM BROCHURE - ADV PART 2A 07.16.2025 (12/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,083
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,083,486,916

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James B. Merchant

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/1/2013

Series 63

Date: 8/24/2013

Series 7TO

Date: 12/4/2022

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 7/26/2013

Current Firm

KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC.

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