Melissa J. Sanchez
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO.
Eagle, WI
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CRD#: 2954641
Professional summary
Melissa Jo Sanchez, CFP®, CPWA®, who also goes by Melissa Jo Eckstein, Melissa Sanchez, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Eagle, Wisconsin.
Melissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Melissa has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Melissa Jo Eckstein | Melissa Sanchez
Other business activities
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Name and Address: UpNort, LTD 806 Sutton Drive Eagle WI 53119 Start Date: 6/12/21 Hours Spent: 0-1 hours/month Hours Spent during trading hours: Zero Role/Responsibility: Board Member; Used for family land Non Investment Related Name/Address: Eagle Community Association / PO Box 352, Eagle, WI 53119 Start Date: 7/15/23 Hours Spent: 0-10hours/month Hours Spent During Trading: 0-1 hours/month Role/Responsibility: Treasurer Investment Related
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2003
CPWA®
Start date: 2020-12-28
Expire date: 2024-11-30
Experience
Current
March 16, 2017 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #2: One Riverwood Place N17 W24222 Riverwood Dr. Ste 240, Waukesha, WI 53188RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Eagle, WI
Current
March 16, 2017 - Present
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
Office #1: One Riverwood Place N17 W24222 Riverwood Dr. Ste 240, Waukesha, WI 53188RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Waukesha, WI
Past
March 1, 2011 - March 22, 2017
GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18697
BROOKFIELD, WI
Past
February 28, 2011 - September 8, 2017
MPC ADVISERS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 155997
BROOKFIELD, WI
Past
October 23, 1997 - February 28, 2011
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15296
BROOKFIELD, WI
Past
October 23, 1997 - February 28, 2011
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
BROOKFIELD, WI
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".
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago 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.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
Alabama(3/20/2017)
RR
Arizona(2/7/2018)
RR
California(3/16/2017)
RR
Colorado(2/25/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(3/16/2017)
RR
Florida(3/16/2017)
IAR
Florida(12/15/2017)
RR
Georgia(3/17/2017)
RR
Hawaii(2/7/2018)
RR
Illinois(3/16/2017)
RR
Indiana(6/20/2017)
RR
Iowa(10/28/2024)
RR
Kansas(2/7/2018)
RR
Kentucky(2/7/2018)
RR
Louisiana(3/17/2017)
RR
Massachusetts(3/16/2017)
RR
Michigan(3/16/2017)
RR
Minnesota(4/24/2017)
RR
Missouri(2/3/2025)
RR
Montana(8/7/2019)
RR
Nebraska(7/16/2019)
RR
New Jersey(2/7/2018)
RR
New Mexico(1/6/2025)
RR
New York(2/7/2018)
RR
North Carolina(3/16/2017)
RR
Ohio(2/8/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/21/2022)
RR
Puerto Rico(3/20/2017)
RR
South Carolina(2/7/2018)
RR
South Dakota(3/17/2017)
RR
Tennessee(3/17/2017)
RR
Texas(3/17/2017)
IAR
Texas(3/17/2017)
RR
Utah(2/7/2018)
RR
Virginia(2/7/2018)
RR
Washington(2/7/2018)
RR
Wisconsin(3/16/2017)
IAR
Wisconsin(3/16/2017)
RR
Wyoming(8/22/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS
CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5391
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 672, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone number
(414) 765-3500
Established
Wisconsin since 12/29/1919
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,175
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BAIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SHAREHOLDER | |
| BOOTH, STEVEN GREGORY | CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2147388 |
| DAHLBERG, ERIK CHARLES | DIRECTOR | 1650544 |
| GRAVERSON, CHRISTA LYNN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4912961 |
| LAWTON, PATRICK STEVEN | DIRECTOR | 1007318 |
| MAXWELL, TERRANCE PATRICK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1463158 |
| PALMER, ANGELA MARIE | REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR CCO | 4915568 |
| SCHROEDER, MICHAEL JOHN | DIRECTOR | 1483012 |
| SCHULTZ, PAUL LEE | GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY | 1965163 |
| STANEK, MARY ELLEN | DIRECTOR | 2006493 |
| THUROW, LAURA K | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3193702 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 350,776 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 342,142,869,924 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 43 |
| Arbitration | 31 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 11/15/2023 |
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