Mellessia D. Gent

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

Some features on this profile are disabled

CRD#: 2136008

Professional summary

Mellessia Darenell Gent, who also goes by Lisa Gent, Mellessia D White, Mellessia Darenell White, Mellessia Whitegent, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in El Segundo, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in El Segundo, California.

Mellessia is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Mellessia has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Lisa Gent | Mellessia D White | Mellessia Darenell White | Mellessia Whitegent

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NOTARY PUBLIC INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: 2301 ROSECRANS AVE, SUITE 5100, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245 NATURE OF BUSINESS: NOTARY PUBLIC START DATE: 2018 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: NOTARY PUBLIC APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: VARIES APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NOTARIZING DOCUMENTS; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 20101 HAMILTON AVENUE SUITE 105A, TORRANCE, CA 90502, NATURE OF BUSINESS: SOCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 11/2024, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: IN HOME CARE PROVIDER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 23, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: IN HOME CARE SERVICE FOR RELATIVE;

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Mellessia Darenell Gent's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®

None

Experience

Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245

RIA

CRD#: 105644

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Current

June 11, 1998 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245

CRD#: 13572

El Segundo, CA

Past

January 30, 2020 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

February 13, 1998 - March 11, 1998

THE BOSTON GROUP

CRD#: 37652

LOS ANGELES, CA

Past

October 24, 1996 - November 7, 1997

NATIONAL CLEARING CORP.

CRD#: 14343

SHERMAN OAKS, CA

Past

May 20, 1994 - October 23, 1996

ASB FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 24280

IRVINE, CA

Past

May 6, 1991 - May 13, 1994

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 14229

NORTHRIDGE, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

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

California
(6/11/1998)

IAR

California
(6/29/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/29/2020

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/15/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 9/25/2025

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/8/2001

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/2/1991

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 5/3/2016

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 9/19/2005

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA

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

Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium

Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.

Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.

See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

Danielle Barrios

MORGAN STANLEY

IAR

Beverly Hills, CA

Kenneth Hickman

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

IAR

Brea, CA

Jon Neuhaus

MORGAN STANLEY

IAR

El Segundo, CA

We're Here To Help

Advisor Monitoring

Firm Stability Insights

Mellessia D. Gent

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Mellessia Darenell Gent's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

THE BOSTON GROUP

NATIONAL CLEARING CORP.

ASB FINANCIAL SERVICES

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/29/2020

Series 63

Date: 7/15/1991

Series 52TO

Date: 9/25/2025

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/8/2001

Series 6

Date: 5/2/1991

Series 53

Date: 5/3/2016

Series 24

Date: 9/19/2005

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

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Similar Advisors