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Last updated: June 2026

Fee-only fiduciary status

Merino Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment advisor. We act as a fiduciary to our clients at all times. We are compensated solely by client fees disclosed in our advisory agreement. We do not accept commissions, referral fees, kickbacks, or revenue-sharing arrangements from product providers.

Regulatory filings

Merino Incorporated, doing business as Merino Wealth Management, is a registered investment adviser (CRD #317535). Our current filings:

Our full regulatory record is on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) database at adviserinfo.sec.gov. You may also request a copy of any filing by email.

State registrations

Merino Wealth Management is registered as an investment advisor in Illinois, California, and Georgia. We may only transact advisory business in states where we are registered or where an exemption from registration applies.

No investment, tax, or legal advice on this site

The content on merinowealth.com is for informational purposes only and does not constitute personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Equity compensation scenarios, tax tables, and example figures are illustrative. Your own situation may differ. Consult a qualified professional before acting on anything you read here.

Performance, outcomes, and testimonials

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Client outcomes depend on individual circumstances, market conditions, tax treatment, and factors outside our control. Client testimonials, when added to this site in the future, will comply with applicable SEC marketing rules, including required disclosures.

Qualifier intake data handling

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Contact

Jessica Merino, CFP — Founder & Lead Advisor
hello@merinowealth.com