CardWorks
Woodbury, US · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
CardWorks Financial Group is a diversified consumer finance provider offering credit, lending, and full customer lifecycle services, focused on non-prime "progress seeker" consumers overlooked by large financial institutions. It operates as a vertically integrated enterprise combining Merrick Bank, CardWorks Servicing, and Carson Smithfield, serving as a U.S. card issuer and merchant acquirer.
Founders & leadership
DB

Don BermaninFounder & Executive Chairman
HB
Harold BaldaufNamed on SEC filing
RH
Robert HartheimerNamed on SEC filing
DB
Daniel BallenNamed on SEC filing
ZS
Zach SadekNamed on SEC filing
AJ
Albert JaronczykNamed on SEC filing
RP
Robert PerroNamed on SEC filing
DP
Daniel PillemerNamed on SEC filing
DW
David WatsonNamed on SEC filing
Board
PA

Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements▶Undisclosed amountofferedJan 2021 · 6 investors · Other Banking and Financial ServicesRule 506(b)
▶Undisclosed amountofferedJan 2021 · 6 investors · Other Banking and Financial Services
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Harold BaldaufDirector
- Robert HartheimerDirector
- Peter AbergDirector
- Daniel BallenDirector
- Zach SadekDirector
- Albert JaronczykExecutive Officer
- Donald M. BermanExecutive Officer, Director
- Robert PerroDirector
- Daniel PillemerExecutive Officer, Director
- David WatsonDirector
- First sale
- Jan 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 3
by search overlapWellsfargo8 shared keywordsWells Fargo provides investment advisory services, wealth management, and retirement planning for individual investors and high-net-worth clients. The company offers digital investment platforms, market insights, and personalized financial guidance through its advisors and digital tools.
Capital One8 shared keywordsCapital One is a financial services company that offers credit cards, checking and savings accounts, auto financing, and business banking products to consumers and small businesses. The company provides digital banking tools, rewards programs, and credit monitoring services.
Finovate6 shared keywordsFinovate runs conference events for the fintech and financial services industry, featuring live product demos, expert panel discussions, and networking. The events target senior-level executives, with a large share of attendees from banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does CardWorks do?
- CardWorks Financial Group is a diversified consumer finance provider offering credit, lending, and full customer lifecycle services, focused on non-prime "progress seeker" consumers overlooked by large financial institutions. It operates as a vertically integrated enterprise combining Merrick Bank, CardWorks Servicing, and Carson Smithfield, serving as a U.S. card issuer and merchant acquirer.
- Who founded CardWorks?
- CardWorks was founded by Don Berman.
- Who are CardWorks's investors?
- CardWorks's investors include ID8 Investments, Parthenon, Reverence Capital Partners.
- Where is CardWorks headquartered?
- CardWorks is headquartered in Woodbury, US.
