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Graham Granger Merk

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Holden, MA

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Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Experience

49 years

Location

Holden, MA 01520

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,196 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Graham Merk is a CFP® and ChFC® with 49 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at firms including Cetera Advisors and Securities America. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and board member at the First Baptist Church of Holden and volunteers as an instructor with AFES. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Holden, MA

800 Main St., Ste. 13

Holden MA 01520

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Massachusetts

Work history

49 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2024 - Present • 2 years

Fairfield, IA

Cetera Advisors

2018 - 2024 • 6 years

Denver, CO

Questar Capital Corporation

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

Minneapolis, MN

Questar Asset Management

2017 - 2018 • 1 year

Minneapolis, MN

N/a

2010 - Present • 16 years

Windham, NY

Securities America, inc.

2007 - 2017 • 10 years

Windham, NY

Securities America Advisors, Inc

2007 - 2017 • 10 years

Windham, NY

Graham Merk

1993 - 2017 • 24 years

Windham, NY

IA Financial Advisors

1987 - Present • 39 years

Holden, MA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Joe H

CFP®, Series 66

Westborough, MA

Financial Independence Advisors

Joseph Hoffman is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Independence Advisors a part of World Investment Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions with TIAA-CREF, Edward Jones and Vanguard. He is also licensed to recommend life, health, and variable insurance products. World Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, institutions, and retirement-plan clients. The firm offers model-based and customized portfolio solutions across discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a range of technology platforms and service offerings.

Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Retired Educators, Teachers, and Academics Public Service Employee University Employee Approaching retirement Retired
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, Series 66

Shrewsbury, MA

Meenes Wealth Partners

Jeffrey Meenes is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Blueprint Financial Planning, LLC since 2010. Meenes operates as the sole advisor at Meenes Wealth Partners in Shrewsbury, MA. Meenes Wealth Partners provides flat-fee, fiduciary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for pre-retiree and retiree households. The firm emphasizes evidence-based investment strategies focused on global diversification, tax-aware management, and client-approved, non-discretionary portfolio implementation.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Medicare planning Tax-loss harvesting Retired Approaching retirement Retired
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Jeffrey W

Series 66, Series 63

Brookfield, MA

Wexler Enterprises

Jeffrey Wexler is a financial advisor with Wexler Enterprises in Brookfield, MA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to founding Wexler Enterprises, he worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group. He previously operated translation businesses under Wexler Enterprises, which provided document translation services until 2022. Wexler Enterprises serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, wealth management, and insurance producer services. The firm’s approach centers on a documented Investment Policy Statement and asset-allocation driven portfolios that include both traditional and alternative investments, alongside retirement-plan consulting and educational seminars.

Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James B

Series 63, Series 65

Auburn, MA

Keystone Capital Advisors LLC

James Black is the sole advisor at Keystone Capital Advisors LLC in Auburn, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has experience in real estate consulting and property management through his concurrent roles at Long Run Property Solutions, Inc. and A&M Real Estate Consultants. Keystone Capital Advisors LLC is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management with a long-term, equity-focused approach, supplemented by ETFs and mutual funds, and offers comprehensive financial planning including fixed-fee standalone services.

Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Joffrey B

Series 65

Shrewsbury, MA

Cigale Financial Services LLC

Joffrey Bremond is a financial advisor at Cigale Financial Services LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and concurrently serves as Controller at Middlesex School, where he oversees the accounting team and manages accounting systems. Prior to his current role, he held various positions at UMass Memorial Health Care and Medically Home. Cigale Financial Services LLC provides asset management, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) services primarily to nonprofit organizations and individual clients. The firm's investment approach combines fundamental security analysis with modern portfolio theory and emphasizes long-term, passive strategies, diversification, and periodic rebalancing.

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting
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William N

Series 63, Series 66

Bolton, MA

Yellow Dog Financial, Inc.

William Nickles is the sole advisor at Yellow Dog Financial, Inc., an independent firm based in Bolton, MA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of experience in the financial industry, having been with Yellow Dog Financial since its founding in 2008. Yellow Dog Financial, Inc. manages approximately $21.2 million for around 60 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors. The firm employs a goal-based planning process with a focus on passive, benchmark-tracking investments and manages accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis, combining comprehensive year-long financial planning with ongoing monthly support and retirement plan consulting.

General retirement planning Income planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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