Cory T. Schmelzer

OSAIC WEALTH

San Diego, CA 92122

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CRD#: 2822157

Professional summary

Cory Todd Schmelzer, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in San Diego, California.

Cory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Cory has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2004

Experience

Current

September 1, 2023 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 6390 Greenwich Drive Suite 215, San Diego, CA 92122

RIA

CRD#: 23131

San Diego, CA

Current

September 1, 2023 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 6390 Greenwich Drive Suite 215, San Diego, CA 92122

RIA

CRD#: 23131

San Diego, CA

Past

April 6, 2011 - September 1, 2021

SAN DIEGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 155876

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

October 31, 2005 - September 1, 2023

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133763

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

October 31, 2005 - September 1, 2023

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 133763

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

January 21, 2004 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 20068

LA JOLLA, CA

Past

January 16, 2004 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 20068

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

July 1, 2003 - January 29, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

July 1, 2003 - January 29, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

July 8, 1997 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7471

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

June 27, 1997 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7471

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 1, 1997 - February 24, 1997

RICKEL & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 7839

NEW YORK, NY

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".

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/10/1997 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

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

Alabama
(9/1/2023)

Arizona
(9/1/2023)

Arkansas
(1/8/2026)

California
(9/1/2023)

IAR

California
(9/1/2023)

Colorado
(9/1/2023)

Connecticut
(9/1/2023)

Florida
(9/1/2023)

Georgia
(9/1/2023)

Hawaii
(9/1/2023)

Idaho
(9/1/2023)

Indiana
(9/1/2023)

Iowa
(3/11/2025)

Maryland
(9/1/2023)

Massachusetts
(9/1/2023)

Michigan
(5/23/2025)

Montana
(9/1/2023)

Nevada
(9/1/2023)

New Hampshire
(9/1/2023)

New Jersey
(9/1/2023)

New York
(9/1/2023)

North Carolina
(9/1/2023)

Oklahoma
(9/1/2023)

Oregon
(9/1/2023)

Pennsylvania
(9/1/2023)

Rhode Island
(9/1/2023)

South Carolina
(9/1/2023)

Tennessee
(9/1/2023)

Texas
(9/1/2023)

IAR

Texas
(9/1/2023)

Utah
(9/1/2023)

Virginia
(9/1/2023)

Washington
(9/1/2023)

Wisconsin
(9/1/2023)

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: 8/5/1997

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/3/1997

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 3

Date: 10/7/1997

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/26/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 6/13/2005

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 9/14/2004

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131 / SEC#: 801-54859, 8-40218

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/10/1997 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

18700 N. Hayden Road Suite 255, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Mailing Address

18700 N. Hayden Road Suite 255, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Phone number

(800) 821-5100

Established

Delaware since 08/05/1988

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

8,717

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

OSAIC WEALTH, INC ADV PART 2A (1/7/2026)

SIGNATOR MANAGED ACCOUNT PLATFORM (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
OSAIC, INC.	SHAREHOLDER
CORNICK, GREGORY ALLEN	CEO, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR	3132991
FORD, ERINN JUNE	DIRECTOR	2176816
MIHAL, SHAWN MICHAEL	SVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	3262384
MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLS	CORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL PRINCIPAL	2420144
PRICE, JAMES DALE	CHAIRMAN	1243224
SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAM	EVP, OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, DIRECTOR	2627931

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	797,559
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 200,266,275,275

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	50
Arbitration	31
Bond	7

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/14/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/18/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Cory T. Schmelzer

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Cory Todd Schmelzer's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

SAN DIEGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

RICKEL & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/5/1997

Series 63

Date: 7/3/1997

Series 52TO

Date: 9/25/2025

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 3

Date: 10/7/1997

Series 7

Date: 12/26/1996

Series 53

Date: 6/13/2005

Series 24

Date: 9/14/2004

FINRA

Current Firm

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

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