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CFP · ChFC
GM
CFP · ChFC

Graham Merk

49 Years of Experience
Holden, MA
BrokerSells Insurance

Graham Merk is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Holden, MA, with 49 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 323,031 clients with $100B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3935 advisors
Number of Clients
323,031 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$317K average
Assets Under Management
$102.4B

Fee Structure

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CIRA) offers investment management services through several platforms. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable. The maximum annual fee is 2.25%. Fees can be structured as flat, tiered, or breakpoint. You may also encounter setup fees and service fees. Fees are typically deducted directly from your account. CIRA also offers WealthPort, a wrap fee program with inclusive fees. The WealthPort maximum advisory fee is 2.25% annually.

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Location

800 Main St., Ste. 13, Holden, MA, 01520

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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

Graham is an advisory representative of an RIA, spending nearly full-time on this activity, with a significant portion dedicated to trading. He is also an insurance agent, spending a few hours per week on insurance/benefits/human resources activities.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
March 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
March 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Cetera Advisors LLC
January 2019 - March 2024 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Cetera Advisors LLCBroker
December 2018 - March 2024 · 5 yrs 3 mos
Questar Asset Management, INC.
September 2017 - December 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos
Questar Capital CorporationBroker
September 2017 - December 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos
Securities America, INC.Broker
February 2007 - September 2017 · 10 yrs 7 mos
Royal Alliance Associates, INC.Broker
March 1996 - January 2007 · 10 yrs 10 mos
Fsc Securities CorporationBroker
September 1989 - March 1996 · 6 yrs 6 mos
Fsc Securities CorporationBroker
February 1988 - July 1989 · 1 yr 5 mos
Stein Abbott and CompanyBroker
March 1986 - February 1988 · 1 yr 11 mos
O. R. Securities, INC.Broker
October 1985 - March 1986 · 5 mos
Wzw Financial Services, INC.Broker
July 1983 - October 1985 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Cornerstone Financial Services, INC.Broker
June 1980 - July 1983 · 3 yrs 1 mo
First Investors CorporationBroker
January 1977 - July 1980 · 3 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations5 states
FLMANCNJNY
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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