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Jarod R. Mercado

SECURE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78249
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CRD#: 7335299
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Professional summary

Jarod Robert Mercado, who also goes by Jarod R Mercado, is a registered financial advisor currently at SECURE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT located in San Antonio, Texas.

Jarod is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Jarod has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Jarod R Mercado

Other business activities

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 2, 2024 - Present

SECURE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 4630 De Zavala Rd, San Antonio, TX 78249
RIA
CRD#: 169278
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

March 22, 2023 - May 16, 2023

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

July 19, 2022 - May 16, 2023

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
SAN ANTONIO, TX

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".
SF
SECURE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
KIRKWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES | SECURE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | KIRKWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 169278 / SEC#: 801-120719

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/6/2021 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/6/2021 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
Texas
(12/2/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/5/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/11/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/19/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 6/2/2022
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 3/6/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Current Firm

SF
SECURE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
KIRKWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES | SECURE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | KIRKWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 169278 / SEC#: 801-120719

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/6/2021 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/6/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
4630 De Zavala Rd, San Antonio, TX 78249
Mailing Address
Phone number
(210) 428-6250
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KIRKWOOD FINANCIAL ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - MARCH 2025 (3/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts621
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 313,694,939

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Company Information

SECURE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 169278San Antonio, TX 78249

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