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CFP
DM
CFP

Derek Merkler

9 Years of Experience
Georgetown, KY
1 Disclosure

Derek Merkler is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Nectarine, based in Georgetown, KY, with 9 years of industry experience. Derek 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 3 more. Their firm serves 3,210 clients.

Compensation
Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
29 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only

Fee Structure

Nectarine Financial offers ongoing financial planning services billed quarterly in advance, with fees typically ranging from $100 to $3,000 per quarter. This service includes collaborative ongoing advice on cash flow, goals, investments, retirement, insurance, debt, estate planning, employer benefits, and email access throughout the year.

  • One-hour financial planning session — generally less than $500, designed for specific financial planning topics with a recap email and action items.
  • Comprehensive financial plan (The Plan Services) — generally less than $10,000 for an eight-week engagement that includes three meetings, document review, expert analysis, implementation help, and custom planning.
Annual Retainer:$400 - $12,000/year
One-Time Plan:Up to $10,000
Hourly Rate:Up to $500/hr
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Location

Georgetown, KY

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Regulatory
September 2021
Final
Other Business Activities

Derek is a member/manager of Trophy Point Thoroughbreds, LLC, a thoroughbred horse breeding and racing operation, dedicating about 10% of his time. He is also a member/manager of Trophy Point Financial Planning LLC, providing bookkeeping and tax preparation services, dedicating a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Nectarine
April 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos
Xypn Invest
March 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Trophy Point Financial Planning LLC
August 2020 - May 2024 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Parsonex Advisory Services, INC.
January 2017 - December 2020 · 3 yrs 11 mos
State Registrations2 states
KYTX
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