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Sharon Merkle

26 Years of Experience
Broker

Sharon Merkle is a registered investment advisor at Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, LLC, based in Yorkville, IL, with 26 years of industry experience. Sharon operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 4 more.

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

Fee Structure

  • Comprehensive Financial Plan: Fees range from $2,950 to $8,200 based on your net worth. The fee is negotiable for net worth above $10,000,000.
  • Consulting Services: $280 per hour, with the total number of hours depending on the complexity of your financial situation.
One-Time Plan:$2,950 - $8,200
Hourly Rate:$280/hr
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Location

Yorkville, IL

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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 Activities

Sharon is an attorney at law, owning her own practice since 1979, dedicating about half of her time to it. She is also an investment adviser representative for Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, LLC and Latitude Advisors, LLC, and a registered representative for GWN Securities, Inc, spending about a quarter of her time and a few hours per week, respectively, on these activities.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, LLC
August 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos
Latitude Advisors, LLC
August 2011 - Present · 14 yrs 8 mos
Gwn Securities INC.Broker
August 2011 - Present · 14 yrs 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Securities Service Network, INC.Broker
January 2010 - August 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos
Ssn Advisory, INC.
January 2010 - August 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos
Medallion Investment Services, INC.Broker
September 2004 - December 2009 · 5 yrs 3 mos
Medallion Advisory Services, LLC
September 2004 - December 2009 · 5 yrs 3 mos
Centaurus Financial, INC.
January 2004 - September 2004 · 8 mos
Centaurus Financial, INC.Broker
October 2002 - September 2004 · 1 yr 11 mos
AXA Advisors, LLCBroker
July 1999 - November 2002 · 3 yrs 4 mos
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United StatesBroker
July 1999 - January 2000 · 6 mos
Equity Services, INC.Broker
June 1999 - June 1999 · 0 mos
State Registrations4 states
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Exams
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