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Amy J. Shope
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CANTON, OH 44709
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CRD#: 2899857
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Professional summary
Amy Jo Shope, who also goes by Amy Jo Less, Amy J Shope, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Canton, Ohio and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Canfield, Ohio.
Amy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Amy 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
Amy Jo Less | Amy J Shope
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: LEHNER SHOPE WEALTH GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL ADVISORY DBA START DATE: 01/2018 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MANAGING PARTNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: THIS IS THE NAME OF OUR FIRM AND I'M THE MANAGING PARTNER AND FINANCIAL ADVISOR; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DYLANS HOUSE INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: CANFIELD, OH NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT HOUSING START DATE: 10/2022 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: DIRECTOR/VP APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 20 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MY HUSBAND AND I FOUNDED AND RUN IN OUR FREE TIME THIS NON-PROFIT TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 1204 30th Street Nw Suite 201b, Canton, OH 44709Office #2: 4366 Boardman Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH 44406RIA
CRD#: 105644
CANTON, OH
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 4366 Boardman Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH 44406Office #2: 1201 30th Street Nw Suite 201b, Canton, OH 44709BD
CRD#: 13572
CANFIELD, OH
Past
September 13, 2019 - April 1, 2025
STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 284840
CANFIELD, OH
Past
August 19, 2019 - April 1, 2025
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 126514
Canfield, OH
Past
January 13, 2017 - September 13, 2019
BFC PLANNING, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 119682
Canfield, OH
Past
January 13, 2017 - September 13, 2019
BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13609
Canfield, OH
Past
August 25, 2010 - January 13, 2017
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 16986
ALLIANCE, OH
Past
August 17, 2010 - January 13, 2017
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 16986
ALLIANCE, OH
Past
April 10, 2007 - August 13, 2010
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 39550
GIRARD, OH
Past
March 27, 2007 - August 13, 2010
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39550
GIRARD, OH
Past
June 22, 2006 - March 20, 2007
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 25574
BOARDMAN, OH
Past
July 6, 2005 - March 20, 2007
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
BOARDMAN, OH
Past
July 17, 1997 - July 6, 2005
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
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".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
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.RR
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
RR
Arizona(4/7/2025)
RR
California(4/1/2025)
RR
Colorado(4/1/2025)
RR
Florida(4/1/2025)
RR
Georgia(4/1/2025)
RR
Illinois(4/2/2025)
RR
Indiana(5/1/2025)
RR
Kentucky(4/3/2025)
RR
Maryland(4/1/2025)
RR
Michigan(4/2/2025)
RR
Nevada(4/1/2025)
RR
New York(4/6/2025)
RR
North Carolina(4/9/2025)
RR
Ohio(4/1/2025)
IAR
Ohio(4/1/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/2/2025)
RR
South Carolina(4/10/2025)
RR
Tennessee(5/2/2025)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Texas(4/1/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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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)
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 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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