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Michael Merk
WESBANCO SECURITIES
Sissonville, WV 25320
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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 professional currently at WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC. located in Sissonville, West Virginia.
Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
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No
Aliases
Michael John Merk | Michael Merk
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 7, 2026 - Present
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 6409 Sissonville Dr, Sissonville, WV 25320RIA
BD
CRD#: 43276
Sissonville, WV
Past
October 11, 2021 - March 26, 2026
ALLY INVEST ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 170301
Elizabeth, IN
Past
May 19, 2021 - March 26, 2026
ALLY INVEST SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 136131
Charlotte, NC
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
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WS
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
COMMBANC INVESTMENTS, INC. | WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43276 / SEC#: 801-119845, 8-50220
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2020 Approved)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2021 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/22/2020 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2020 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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RR
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RR
Indiana(4/8/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
WS
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
COMMBANC INVESTMENTS, INC. | WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43276 / SEC#: 801-119845, 8-50220
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2020 Approved)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2021 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/22/2020 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2020 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
135 West Main St, St Clairsville, OH 43950
Mailing Address
1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone number
(304) 905-7215
Established
Ohio since 10/03/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
100
SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (28 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WESBANCO INC. | OWNER | |
| CONNER, JAMES LEROY | FINOP | 5339285 |
| GARDILL, JAMES C | COUNSEL | |
| JACKSON, JEFF | DIRECTOR | 7692472 |
| LOVE, SCOTT ALAN | DIRECTOR | 2854247 |
| LUZAR, JAY MICHAEL | DIRECTOR | |
| PERKINS, MICHAEL L | DIRECTOR | 7531438 |
| STAVSKY, LISA FINKELSTEIN | DIRECTOR - MANAGING DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/CEO | 1749197 |
| WILSON, ROSE LYNN | CCO, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE & DIRECTOR | 4072715 |
| ZATTA, JAY | DIRECTOR | 7693273 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 850 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 166,458,070 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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Company Information
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43276Sissonville, WV 25320TRUST BUT VERIFY
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