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Michael A. Mercer

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
Upland, CA
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CRD#: 813556
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Professional summary


Michael Avery Mercer, who also goes by Mike Mercer, is a registered financial advisor currently at IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC located in Upland, California and INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1975. Michael has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 6TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Mercer

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.
1) MERCER TAX and FINANCIAL SERVICES. Start: 11/1997. Owner. UPLAND, CA. NON INVESTMENT RELATED. APPROX. 5-10hrs per week. Income tax prep and insurance product sales.___

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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

January 25, 2024 - Present

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305772
Upland, CA
Current

January 17, 2024 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Charlotte, NC
Past

September 19, 2007 - January 18, 2024

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30833
UPLAND, CA
Past

September 19, 2007 - January 18, 2024

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30833
UPLAND, CA
Past

August 6, 2007 - October 12, 2007

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
UPLAND, CA
Past

June 27, 2007 - August 10, 2007

EMPIRE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 2826
UPLAND, CA
Past

June 27, 2007 - August 10, 2007

EMPIRE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 2826
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 16, 2002 - June 27, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 14667
UPLAND, CA
Past

August 2, 2002 - June 27, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
UPLAND, CA
Past

April 22, 2002 - August 9, 2002

VERITRUST FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 106594
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 11, 1990 - April 22, 2002

ARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16023
IRVINE, CA
Past

October 22, 1984 - October 31, 1988

PIM FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10547
Past

September 25, 1979 - November 28, 1984

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
Past

July 22, 1977 - September 30, 1979

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
Past

October 13, 1975 - August 14, 1977

FREEMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6722

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 Approved)

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.
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(1/23/2024)
IAR
California
(1/25/2024)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/6/1975
Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5950 Fairview Road, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(980) 326-3335
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
112

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CHASE CARLIN ADV PART 2B (11/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,887
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 456,110,407

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Company Information


IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772Upland, CA

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