Legal
Disclosures
Last updated: pending legal review
This page is a working placeholder. Final regulatory language, Form ADV and Form CRS links, and the full list of state registrations will be added after RIA counsel review.
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
Our current Form ADV Part 2A (brochure), Part 2B (brochure supplement), and Form CRS (Client Relationship Summary) will be linked here once filed. Clients and prospective clients may also request copies by email.
CRD number: pending publication.
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.
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Contact
Jessica Merino, CFP — Founder & Lead Advisor
hello@merinowealth.com