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Joseph M. Mcfarland

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Lexington, KY 40507
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CRD#: 7503853
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Professional summary

Joseph Marsch Mcfarland is a registered financial advisor currently at MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Joseph has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 27, 2024 - Present

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 100 W Main Street Suite 450, Lexington, KY 40507
RIA
CRD#: 151523
Lexington, KY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MW
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
(6/27/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/27/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

MW
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
100 W Main Street Suite 450, Lexington, KY 40507
Mailing Address
Phone number
(859) 543-4516
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
64

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts8,802
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,885,527,411

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Company Information

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 151523Lexington, KY 40507

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