Ohio advisory firm managing $206 million moves to Kestra

Ohio advisory firm managing $206 million moves to Kestra
Independent firm led by Michelle M. Merkel makes the switch after 26 years with Principal Securities.
JUL 10, 2019

Merkel Financial, a Columbus, Ohio-based independent firm managing $206 million, has switched affiliations. After 26 years with Principal Securities, Merkel has affiliated with Kestra Financial Inc. The firm is led by Michelle M. Merkel. (More: Top independent broker-dealers ranked by revenue) The firm will use Kestra's broker-dealer and investment advisory platforms.

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