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John J. Meklis
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
LYNNFIELD, MA 01940
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CRD#: 3039298
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Professional summary
John James Meklis, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Lynnfield, Massachusetts and CETERA ADVISORS LLC located in Lynnfield, Massachusetts.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERD LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE, START DATE: 9/2016, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 32.5, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: AGENT, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: LIFE, DISABILITY, & LONG TERM CARE 2.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GAFM REALTY LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERD LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: RENTAL PROPERTY, START DATE: 1/2006, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 7, APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 7, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWN, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MAINTAIN RENTAL PROPERTY 3.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: JGM FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, START DATE: 2/2008, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 32.5, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES 4.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 1 ANDREW ST LYNN MA 01901, NATURE OF BUSINESS: LOCAL CREDIT UNION, START DATE: 4/2016, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40, APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 32.5, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: HELP OVERSEE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. 5.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ST GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 54 SOUTH COMMON ST, LYNN MA, 01902, NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHURCH, START DATE: 1/2004, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2, APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 2, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VICE PRESIDENT, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PERISH COUNCIL & BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OVERSEE GENERAL OPERATION OF CHURCH; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: AGGANIS FOUNDATION, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 85 EXCHANGE STREET, LYNN, MA 01901, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NON-PROFIT, START DATE: 07/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: OVERSEE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF FOUNDATION;
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
March 21, 2024 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 210 Broadway Suite 107, Lynnfield, MA 01940RIA
CRD#: 105644
LYNNFIELD, MA
Current
October 3, 2016 - Present
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
Office #1: 210 Broadway Suite 107, Lynnfield, MA 01940BD
CRD#: 10299
Lynnfield, MA
Past
October 3, 2016 - March 21, 2024
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, IL
Past
April 3, 2006 - October 3, 2016
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past
June 10, 2004 - October 3, 2016
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past
January 22, 2003 - September 16, 2003
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
ANDOVER, MA
Past
November 19, 2002 - September 16, 2003
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 22, 2001 - November 13, 2002
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
August 13, 1998 - January 22, 2001
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 30, 1998 - July 1, 1998
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
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".
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(10/3/2016)
RR
California(10/3/2016)
RR
Connecticut(10/3/2016)
RR
Florida(10/3/2016)
RR
Illinois(10/3/2016)
RR
Maine(10/3/2016)
RR
Maryland(10/1/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(10/3/2016)
IAR
Massachusetts(3/21/2024)
RR
Michigan(10/1/2024)
RR
New Hampshire(10/3/2016)
RR
New Jersey(10/3/2016)
RR
New York(10/3/2016)
RR
North Carolina(10/3/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/4/2021)
RR
Rhode Island(10/3/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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Company Information
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CRD#: 105644Lynnfield, MA 01940TRUST BUT VERIFY
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