Kristine Marcum: Merrill Advisor Received Investor Complaint

A recent, denied investor complaint against El Paso, Texas financial advisor Kristine Marcum (CRD# 4274440) alleged that she made misrepresentations of material facts related to investments she recommended. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that she is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Merrill Lynch.

Ms. Marcum’s BrokerCheck report discloses one investor complaint. Filed in May 2025, it alleged that as a representative of Merrill Lynch, she misrepresented investments between April 2024 and December 2024. The complaint alleged unspecified damages and was denied by the firm.

Merrill Lynch’s website includes a page dedicated to The Marcum Team, Ms. Marcum’s practice at the firm. “Working with the team means working with advisors truly dedicated to helping you pursue your goals,” explains a section describing the practice’s approach to working with its clients. “The approach is simple, transparent and supported by thoughtful investment guidance aligned to your life priorities. Helping you pursue your goals starts with getting to know you and your family. Understanding what matters most to you helps in the creation of a financial strategy that reflects your investment style and is built around your priorities.”

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Kristine Marcum holds 24 years of securities industry experience. Based in El Paso, Texas, she has been registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Merrill Lynch since 2000. Her credentials include the passage of six securities industry qualifying exams: the General Securities Sales Supervisor – General Module Examination, or Series 10; the General Securities Sales Supervisor – Options Module Examination, or Series 9; the General Securities Representative Examination, or Series 7; the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE; the Futures Managed Funds Examination, or Series 31; and the Uniform Combined State Law Examination, or Series 66. She holds 54 state licenses. (Information current as of July 6, 2025.)

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