DM
ChFC
DM
ChFC

Derrick Merck

22 Years of Experience
Augusta, GA
BrokerSells Insurance

Derrick Merck is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors, INC., based in Augusta, GA, with 22 years of industry experience. Derrick operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 293,993 clients with $26B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1277 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$26.4B

Fee Structure

  • Financial planning fees depend on the complexity of your situation, the number of topics covered, the time needed to complete the plan, your net worth, and your location.
  • Consulting services are offered on a per-project basis, not exceeding $7,500 annually.
  • The total combined fee for a financial plan and consulting services will not exceed $10,000 annually.
One-Time Plan:Up to $5,000
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Location

823 Broad Street, Augusta, GA, 30901

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Derrick works as an agent for AGIA selling non-securities insurance products. This takes a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.
October 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos
VALIC Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
October 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.Broker
March 2017 - July 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos
AXA Advisors, LLCBroker
August 2004 - January 2017 · 12 yrs 5 mos
AXA Advisors, LLC
March 2002 - August 2002 · 5 mos
AXA Advisors, LLCBroker
November 2000 - August 2002 · 1 yr 9 mos
State Registrations2 states
GASC
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
No exam information available for this advisor.