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Melinda Lee Olbert

Melinda L. Olbert

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CRD#: 2893793
Melinda Lee Olbert

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Melinda Lee Olbert, CFP®, who also goes by Melinda Lee Holmes, was a registered financial professional .

Melinda is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Melinda had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Melinda Lee Holmes

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: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 11/2020; APX # OF HRS/WK: LESS THAN 1; APX # OF HRS DURING TRADING HRS: LESS THAN 1; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH AND ANNUITIES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: PANTHER REALTY, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE RENTAL; START DATE: 02/2003; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX # OF HRS/WK: 1; APX # OF HRS DURING TRADING HRS: VARIES; DUTIES: LANDLORD - OWNER OF RENTAL HOMES. 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: RED RAIDER REALTY, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE RENTAL; START DATE: 05/2003; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX # OF HRS/WK: 1; APX # OF HRS DURING TRADING HRS: VARIES; DUTIES: LANDLORD - OWNER OF RENTAL HOMES. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GREAT PLAINS ENTERPRISES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE RENTAL; START DATE: 02/2003; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX # OF HRS/WK: 1 HOUR; APX # OF HRS DURING TRADING HRS: VARIES; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LANDLORD - OWNER OF RENTAL HOMES. 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA CAMERON FINANCIAL STRATEGIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 11/01/2011; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR/ OWNER; APX # OF HRS/WK: 40+; APX # OF HRS DURING TRADING HRS: 32.5; DUTIES: DBA FOR SECURITIES & INSURANCE BUSINESS. 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: OKLAHOMA SINGLE PARENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 616 NW 39TH ST, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT; START DATE: 01/2018; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: TREASURER; APX # OF HRS/WK: 4; APX # OF HRS DURING TRADING HRS: 4; DUTIES: PREPARE MONTHLY REPORT. DEPOSIT DONATIONS. SEND THANK-YOU LETTERS; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BLUE WAVE REALTY LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES; START DATE: 09/2019; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / LANDLORD; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 5; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 5; DUTIES: LANDLORD; 8. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AUGUSTA PROPERTIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 415 N E 1ST STREET OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73104; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FLIPPING HOUSES; START DATE: 1/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX # OF HRS/WK: 1; APX # HRS DURING TRADING HRS: 1; DUTIES: BUYING RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, IMPROVING AND RESALING PROPERTY; 9. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CFS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY; START DATE: 2/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER; APX # OF HRS/WK: 40; APX # OF HRS DURING TRADING HRS: 32.5; DUTIES: DBA FOR EXPENSES; 10. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CRIMSON & CREAM COLLECTIVE; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: BOOSTER CLUB; START DATE: 09/2022; POSITION: PRESIDENT; APX # OF HRS/WK: 2; APX # OF HRS DURING TRADING HRS: 2; DUTIES: RECRUITING BOARD MEMBERS, HELPING REQUEST 501C3 STATUS FOR THE ORGANIZATION, HELP CONNECT ATHLETES WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO BE PAID FOR HELPING CHARITIES WITH FUNDRAISING EVENTS;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

October 3, 2016 - June 27, 2023

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

October 3, 2016 - June 27, 2023

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

January 2, 2014 - October 3, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

January 2, 2014 - October 3, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

January 17, 2006 - December 31, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

January 4, 2006 - December 31, 2013

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

July 8, 1997 - January 4, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

June 6, 1997 - January 4, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 6, 1997 - January 4, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/10/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CA
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
CETERA ADVISORS LLC | MULTI-FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | MAGIS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES

CRD#: 10299 / SEC#: 801-33020, 8-26892

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


Main Address
5299 Dtc Blvd #800 Suite 800, Greenwood Village, IL 80111
Mailing Address
400 First Street South Suite 300, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
Phone number
(800) 929-3485
Established
Delaware since 08/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,138

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CETERA ADVISORS LLC ADV 2A AND APPENDIX 1 (3/28/2024)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
ARNOLD, SUMMER SELTZERVICE PRESIDENT2954103
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
DEL VALLE, ELISA ANNE-MARIEVICE PRESIDENT4807911
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
FRIES, MATTHEW NEIL KALANIVICE PRESIDENT2723824
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
HALLORAN, THOMAS WILLIAMCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT AND MANAGER1921834
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERMANAGER2799860
MCCALLOP, PATRICIA RUTHERFORDBROKER DEALER CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5059176
MERRILL, GARRETT JAMESVICE PRESIDENT4306692
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYVICE PRESIDENT2272183
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846
VOGEL, RICHARD CHARLESVICE PRESIDENT4024999

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts81,652
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 21,989,347,265

Disclosures


Regulatory Event14
Civil Event1
Arbitration7

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/26/2023
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Company Information


CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299

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