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James Byron Merchant

CFP®
KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC.
GAINESVILLE, FL
·CRD# 6225410·13 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

James Byron Merchant, James B Merchant, James Merchant

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

13 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KOSS-OLINGER CONSULTING, LLC.·CRD# 111855
RIA
2700-a Nw 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606
June 22, 2023 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 31243
BD
Gainesville, FL
May 10, 2023 - December 31, 2024
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Gainesville, FL
December 6, 2022 - January 13, 2023
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Gainesville, FL
December 1, 2022 - January 13, 2023
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 142373
RIA
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September 12, 2013 - August 26, 2021
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 7110
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July 26, 2013 - August 26, 2021

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Current Firm

KC
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 - SEC (11/24/2000 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (3/18/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (3/14/2016 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

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

Phone Number

(352) 373-3337

# of Employees

30

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 15 US 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 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,920

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,228,866,700

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Other business activities

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Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

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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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".
KC
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 - SEC (11/24/2000 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (3/18/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (3/14/2016 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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
Florida
(6/22/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 2013About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2013About the Series 63 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2022About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2013About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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