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Derek Houska is a financial advisor registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. with over 2 years of experience in the financial services industry. Derek has passed the Series 7TO, Series 63 and Series 66 exams. Derek has been registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since October 2023. Prior to that, Derek was employed at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. in Fargo, ND. Derek is a registered investment advisor in North Dakota and Texas. Derek offers a variety of services to clients, including portfolio management for individuals and businesses, pension consulting, research reports, and financial planning. Derek is a dedicated professional with a strong commitment to helping clients reach their financial goals.
Advisors offer a broad range of advisory services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and investment companies. These services provide professional guidance and personalized strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.
Guidance on pension options to ensure a secure financial future.
Seminars designed to boost your financial literacy and investment knowledge.
Helps you choose top advisors aligned with your financial goals.
Custom portfolio management strategies for businesses to achieve long-term growth.
Personalized portfolio management to meet individual financial objectives.
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d
Advisors may be compensated through a variety of fee structures, offering flexibility and transparency. This allows clients to choose the arrangement that best aligns with their financial objectives.
Set rates for specific services, regardless of time or assets managed.
Earned based on transactions or products sold.
A percentage of the total value of assets under management is charged.
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ND
04/12/2024 - Present
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. (FARGO ND)
ND
05/06/2022 - 11/08/2023
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC. (FARGO ND)
BOTH
Issued 01/25/2023
Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination
BC
Issued 07/05/2022
Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
BC
Issued 05/06/2022
Series 7TO - General Securities Representative Examination
BC
Issued 03/04/2022
SIE - Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Active
Inactive
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Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
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Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
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Cboe Exchange, Inc.
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FINRA
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Investors' Exchange LLC
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Nasdaq Stock Market
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New York Stock Exchange
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