Joseph M. Melenick

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

LORAIN, OH 44053

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CRD#: 1953732

Professional summary

Joseph Michael Melenick is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Lorain, Ohio and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Bay Village, Ohio.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Joseph has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE TO BE WRITTEN THROUGH JBC COMPANIES (DBA FOR JACKSON BROKERAGE CORP)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 1, 2021 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 3721 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053

RIA

CRD#: 105644

LORAIN, OH

Current

August 31, 2021 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #2: 3721 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053

CRD#: 15340

BAY VILLAGE, OH

Past

July 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

July 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

May 18, 2017 - July 1, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 39550

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

May 18, 2017 - July 1, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39550

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

February 1, 2017 - May 8, 2017

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA

CRD#: 16986

AKRON, OH

Past

February 1, 2017 - May 8, 2017

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 16986

AKRON, OH

Past

October 7, 2013 - February 1, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

AKRON, OH

Past

October 7, 2013 - February 1, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

AKRON, OH

Past

December 12, 2008 - October 4, 2013

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 15340

ROCKY RIVER, OH

Past

December 12, 2008 - October 4, 2013

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

ROCKY RIVER, OH

Past

August 27, 2008 - December 18, 2008

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

ROCKY RIVER, OH

Past

August 20, 2008 - December 18, 2008

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

ROCKY RIVER, OH

Past

May 30, 2007 - July 30, 2008

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

BAY VILLAGE, OH

Past

April 26, 2007 - July 30, 2008

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

BAY VILLAGE, OH

Past

July 26, 1999 - November 24, 1999

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

July 26, 1999 - November 24, 1999

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

New York
(8/31/2021)

Ohio
(9/1/2021)

IAR

Ohio
(9/1/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 5/10/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/25/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/23/1999

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096

Mailing Address

Phone number

(310) 257-7880

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Joseph M. Melenick

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Joseph Michael Melenick's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 5/10/2007

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/25/2007

Series 6

Date: 7/23/1999

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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