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Michael Franklin Merrill

Advisor at LPL Financial — Goldsby, OK

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Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

21 years

Location

Goldsby, OK

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LPL Financial

Institution

Total advisors

22,678

Across 10,413 offices

Clients per advisor

87 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

Michael Merrill is a CFP® and ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked for 15 years at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Merrill is a co-author of the book *Financial Planning Basics for Doctors* and is involved as a managing member in Finity Group, LLC, an independent insurance agency. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven investment solutions.

Client services

Based on LPL Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops
Consulting and other non-discretionary advisory services

Expertise

Based on LPL Financial

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees negotiated between IAR and client for financial planning and consulting services.

Commissions

Commissions and trail fees on brokerage product sales and for insurance products sold by IARs.

Project-based

Hourly fees up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Fee-only: Negotiated flat or hourly fees ranging from $0 to $15,000 or up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Location

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Goldsby, OK

Goldsby OK

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Oklahoma · Oregon · Texas

Work history

21 years of industry experience

LPL Financial, LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Portland, OR

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC

2011 - 2026 • 15 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, INC

2011 - 2026 • 15 years

Fairfield, IA

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Business activities & affiliations

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Jerry C

Series 63, Series 66

Norman, OK

SAGE Portfolio Management LLC

Jerry Carmody is the sole advisor at SAGE Portfolio Management LLC in Norman, Oklahoma, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. He has led SAGE Portfolio Management LLC since 2014 and has prior experience as an insurance agent since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, Carmody volunteers as a career coach with the Carmody Group. SAGE Portfolio Management LLC provides investment management and integrated family financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning review to guide asset allocation and manager selection, operates mainly on a non-discretionary basis, and may recommend independent money managers to implement client portfolios.

General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Tracy M

Series 63, Series 65

Norman, OK

TRAC Wealth Management, Inc

Tracy Mccary is the sole advisor at TRAC Wealth Management, Inc, an independent firm based in Norman, Oklahoma. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he led Trac Advisor Group, Inc. for ten years. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of rare coins and precious metals. TRAC Wealth Management primarily serves individual investors along with high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, and estates. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting, using a range of analytical and tactical investment techniques and occasionally partnering with sub-advisors for targeted strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Raymond R

Series 63, Series 65

Norman, OK

Pismo Pacific Financial Services, LLC

Raymond Rennie is the sole advisor at Pismo Pacific Financial Services, LLC, an independent firm based in Norman, Oklahoma. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Pismo Pacific Financial Services since 2012. Pismo Pacific Financial Services is a fee-only investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial planning, using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios, and is notable for its ERISA practice, including pension and profit-sharing plan services.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Billy C

Series 63, Series 65

Norman, OK

Cowan Financial Services, LLC

Billy Cowan is the sole advisor at Cowan Financial Services, LLC in Norman, Oklahoma, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been operating his independent advisory firm since 2006. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an independent insurance agent and dedicates a small portion of his time to insurance activities. Cowan Financial Services provides personalized investment management to individual clients and advisory services to small-business retirement plans and select corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach combines charting, fundamental, and cyclical analysis, utilizing a range of securities and strategies including options and margin, tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Emilee T

Series 65

Norman, OK

D.M. Wealth Management, Inc.

Emilee Tarver is a financial advisor at D.M. Wealth Management, Inc. in Norman, OK, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining D.M. Wealth Management, she worked at several firms including White Hawk Engineering and Design and First American. D.M. Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $49.9 million across three advisors. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, employing a variety of investment strategies and conducting educational seminars and workshops for public and professional audiences.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Bryce B

Series 65

Norman, OK

Buwick Group Wealth Management, LLC

Bryce Buwick is a financial advisor at Buwick Group Wealth Management, LLC in Norman, Oklahoma, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Buwick Group, he worked at Downtown Fitness for two years. He is also involved in an affiliated insurance agency as a licensed selling agent. Buwick Group Wealth Management provides investment advisory services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs an active, model-driven investment approach that integrates various analytical methods to construct customized or pre-designed portfolios and utilizes third-party research and execution support.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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