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Nicholas Merlo

1031 SECURITIES
FRANKLIN, MI
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CRD#: 7720319
NM

Professional summary

Nicholas Merlo, who also goes by Nicholas John Merlo, is a registered financial professional currently at 1031 SECURITIES INC. located in Franklin, Michigan.

Nicholas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2026. Nicholas has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 22TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Nicholas John Merlo

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 27, 2026 - Present

1031 SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 326590
FRANKLIN, MI

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Florida
(3/4/2026)

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 2/27/2026
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/24/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

1S
1031 SECURITIES INC.
1031 SECURITIES INC. | 1031 SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 326590 / SEC#: , 8-71095

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
25300 West 13 Mile Rd, Franklin, MI 48025
Mailing Address
25300 West 13 Mile Rd, Franklin, MI 48025
Phone number
(248) 761-6027
Established
Michigan since 03/27/2023
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (31 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WALSH, WILLIAM FRANCISCEO/CCO2276055
1031 SECURITIES INC. - QES PEP MEMBERSHAREHOLDER
RYAN, KIMBERLY ANNFINOP/POO/PFO4316310

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Company Information

1031 SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 326590Franklin, MI

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