Derek T. Merkler
XYPN INVEST
Georgetown, KY
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CRD#: 6742666
Professional summary
Derek Todd Merkler, CFP®, who also goes by Derek Merkler, is a registered financial advisor currently at XYPN INVEST located in Georgetown, Kentucky and NECTARINE located in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Derek has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Derek Merkler
Other business activities
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Trophy Point Thoroughbreds, LLC Not investment-related Private residence in Georgetown, KY Thoroughbred Horse Breeding and Racing Member/Manager Start date: 11/2019 Approximate number of hours/month: 15 hours Approximate number of hours during securities trading hours: 5 Managing a small breeding and racing operation. Trophy Point Financial Planning LLC Not investment-related Private residence in Georgetown, KY Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation Member/Manager Start date: 01/2025 Approximate number of hours/month: 10 hours Approximate number of hours during securities trading hours: 0 Bookkeeping and tax preparation on behalf of financial planning and non-financial planning clients.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2019
Experience
Current
March 4, 2024 - Present
XYPN INVEST
RIA
CRD#: 285967
Georgetown, KY
Current
April 14, 2025 - Present
NECTARINE
RIA
CRD#: 327155
Georgetown, KY
Past
August 18, 2020 - May 31, 2024
TROPHY POINT FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC
RIA
CRD#: 308997
GEORGETOWN, KY
Past
January 7, 2017 - December 31, 2020
PARSONEX ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 160275
Seneca, SC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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XI
XYPN INVEST
ADELPHI LLC | XYPN SAPPHIRE | XYPN INVEST | XYIS | XY INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | WINDJAMMER WEALTH | WEALTHPEACE | WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF ALABAMA | VITA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VERBATIM FINANCIAL | TURNING POINT FINANCIAL LIFE PLANNING | TROPHY POINT FINANCIAL PLANNING | TENERE WEALTH ADVISORS | TEN RING WEALTH ADVISORS | STRINGER ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SCHOLAR FINANCIAL | REFRESH WEALTH | QUIET WEALTH | PURPOSEFUL MONEY | ONYX FINANCIAL | NEWLEAF FINANCIAL GUIDANCE | MOMENTOUS WEALTH ADVISORS | MERION PERSONAL FINANCE | LIGHTHOUSE PLANNING | J.B. WEALTH STRATEGIES | INTREPID FINANCIAL SERVICES | HUNDRED FINANCIAL PLANNING | EVIDENTIA WEALTH ADVISORS | ELATION WEALTH, LLC | DISCOVERY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DELTA LAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CONLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CLEAR SKIES PLANNING & WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC | CLEAR SKIES PLANNING | CHARLES MICHAEL FINANCIAL | CAROLINA WEALTH PLANNERS | BIRDIE RETIREMENT PLANNING | BEECHMONT FINANCIAL | ARDENT GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORY | ADELPHI WEALTH ADVISORY
CRD#: 285967 / SEC#: 801-118916
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2020 Approved)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2020 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2020 Terminated)Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2020 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/22/2020 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2020 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2020 Terminated)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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Kentucky(3/4/2024)
IAR
Texas(4/14/2025)
Current Firm
XI
XYPN INVEST
ADELPHI LLC | XYPN SAPPHIRE | XYPN INVEST | XYIS | XY INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | WINDJAMMER WEALTH | WEALTHPEACE | WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF ALABAMA | VITA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VERBATIM FINANCIAL | TURNING POINT FINANCIAL LIFE PLANNING | TROPHY POINT FINANCIAL PLANNING | TENERE WEALTH ADVISORS | TEN RING WEALTH ADVISORS | STRINGER ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SCHOLAR FINANCIAL | REFRESH WEALTH | QUIET WEALTH | PURPOSEFUL MONEY | ONYX FINANCIAL | NEWLEAF FINANCIAL GUIDANCE | MOMENTOUS WEALTH ADVISORS | MERION PERSONAL FINANCE | LIGHTHOUSE PLANNING | J.B. WEALTH STRATEGIES | INTREPID FINANCIAL SERVICES | HUNDRED FINANCIAL PLANNING | EVIDENTIA WEALTH ADVISORS | ELATION WEALTH, LLC | DISCOVERY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DELTA LAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CONLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CLEAR SKIES PLANNING & WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC | CLEAR SKIES PLANNING | CHARLES MICHAEL FINANCIAL | CAROLINA WEALTH PLANNERS | BIRDIE RETIREMENT PLANNING | BEECHMONT FINANCIAL | ARDENT GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORY | ADELPHI WEALTH ADVISORY
CRD#: 285967 / SEC#: 801-118916
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/12/2020 Approved)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2020 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2020 Terminated)Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2020 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/22/2020 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2020 Terminated)Virginia
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Contact information
Main Address
24 E. Main Street, Bozeman, MT 59715
Mailing Address
Phone number
(360) 301-7579
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
32
SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,539 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 321,042,677 |
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