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Michael Merk
ALLY INVEST ADVISORS
Elizabeth, IN
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CRD#: 6534684
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Professional summary
Michael Merk, who also goes by Michael John Merk, Michael Merk, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALLY INVEST ADVISORS located in Elizabeth, Indiana and ALLY INVEST SECURITIES LLC located in Lewisville, Texas.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael John Merk | Michael Merk
Other business activities
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Ally Invest Advisors. Investment related. 601 S Tryon Street Charlotte NC 28202. Associate Specialist - Invest Services. Dually licensed. 10/11/2021. 21-40 hrs/month. Support both Ally Invest Securities and Ally Invest Advisors in a dually licensed capacity. Responsibilities include servicing Ally Invest customers who may hold self-directed or advisory accounts.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 11, 2021 - Present
ALLY INVEST ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 170301
Elizabeth, IN
Current
May 19, 2021 - Present
ALLY INVEST SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 2911 Lake Vista Drive, Lewisville, TX 75067BD
CRD#: 136131
Lewisville, TX
Past
January 27, 2020 - March 12, 2020
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
COVINGTON, KY
Past
January 15, 2019 - March 10, 2020
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
COVINGTON, KY
Past
January 11, 2018 - August 17, 2018
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7870
Southlake, TX
Past
January 11, 2018 - August 17, 2018
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 111514
Fort Worth, TX
Past
January 9, 2018 - August 17, 2018
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7870
Southlake, TX
Past
April 12, 2017 - January 9, 2018
SCOTTRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8206
ST LOUIS, MO
Past
December 11, 2015 - February 14, 2017
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5393
Reston, VA
Past
November 25, 2015 - February 14, 2017
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 5393
Reston, VA
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".
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ALLY INVEST ADVISORS
ALLY INVEST ADVISORS | TRADEKING ADVISORS, INC. | ONE MARKET ADVISORS, LLC | ONE MARKET ADVISORS, INC. | ONE MARKET ADVISORS | ALLY INVEST ADVISORS INC
CRD#: 170301 / SEC#: 801-79305
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/27/2014 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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(5/19/2021)
RR
Alaska(5/19/2021)
RR
Arizona(5/19/2021)
RR
Arkansas(5/19/2021)
RR
California(5/19/2021)
RR
Colorado(5/19/2021)
RR
Connecticut(5/19/2021)
RR
Delaware(5/19/2021)
RR
District of Columbia(5/19/2021)
RR
Florida(5/19/2021)
RR
Georgia(5/19/2021)
RR
Hawaii(5/19/2021)
RR
Idaho(5/19/2021)
RR
Illinois(5/19/2021)
RR
Indiana(5/19/2021)
IAR
Indiana(7/13/2022)
RR
Iowa(5/19/2021)
RR
Kansas(5/19/2021)
RR
Kentucky(5/19/2021)
RR
Louisiana(5/19/2021)
RR
Maine(5/19/2021)
RR
Maryland(5/19/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(5/19/2021)
RR
Michigan(5/19/2021)
RR
Minnesota(5/19/2021)
RR
Mississippi(5/19/2021)
RR
Missouri(5/19/2021)
RR
Montana(5/19/2021)
RR
Nebraska(5/19/2021)
RR
Nevada(5/19/2021)
RR
New Hampshire(5/19/2021)
RR
New Jersey(5/19/2021)
RR
New Mexico(5/19/2021)
RR
New York(5/19/2021)
RR
North Carolina(5/19/2021)
IAR
North Carolina(10/11/2021)
RR
North Dakota(5/19/2021)
RR
Ohio(5/19/2021)
RR
Oklahoma(5/19/2021)
RR
Oregon(5/19/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/19/2021)
RR
Puerto Rico(5/19/2021)
RR
Rhode Island(5/19/2021)
RR
South Carolina(5/19/2021)
RR
South Dakota(5/19/2021)
RR
Tennessee(5/19/2021)
RR
Texas(5/19/2021)
RR
Utah(5/19/2021)
RR
Vermont(5/19/2021)
RR
Virginia(5/19/2021)
RR
Washington(5/19/2021)
RR
West Virginia(5/19/2021)
RR
Wisconsin(5/19/2021)
RR
Wyoming(5/19/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
AI
ALLY INVEST ADVISORS
ALLY INVEST ADVISORS | TRADEKING ADVISORS, INC. | ONE MARKET ADVISORS, LLC | ONE MARKET ADVISORS, INC. | ONE MARKET ADVISORS | ALLY INVEST ADVISORS INC
CRD#: 170301 / SEC#: 801-79305
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
601 S. Tryon Street Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 880-2559
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 76,058 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,389,572,606 |
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