Joseph G. Melcher

HARTFORD FUNDS

Wayne, PA 19087

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CRD#: 3152206

Professional summary

Joseph Gary Melcher, who also goes by Joe Gary Melcher, is a registered financial advisor currently at HARTFORD FUNDS located in Wayne, Pennsylvania and HARTFORD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Joseph has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Joe Gary Melcher

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 23, 2015 - Present

HARTFORD FUNDS

Office #1: 690 Lee Road, Wayne, PA 19087

RIA

CRD#: 147746

Wayne, PA

Current

September 17, 2012 - Present

HARTFORD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 690 Lee Road, Wayne, PA 19087

CRD#: 45995

Wayne, PA

Past

August 15, 2014 - December 31, 2014

HARTFORD FUNDS

RIA

CRD#: 147746

RADNOR, PA

Past

February 13, 2009 - September 6, 2012

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1526

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

February 11, 2009 - September 6, 2012

TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS INC

RIA

CRD#: 107028

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

December 15, 2003 - December 31, 2009

IFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 24075

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

January 27, 2003 - September 6, 2012

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

February 3, 2000 - February 3, 2003

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13941

WAVERLY, IA

Past

February 26, 1999 - January 5, 2000

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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HARTFORD FUNDS

HARTFORD FUNDS | HARTFORD INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMPANY, LLC | HARTFORD FUNDS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 147746 / SEC#: 801-77209

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2012 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.

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

Florida
(5/4/2018)

Hawaii
(5/4/2018)

Iowa
(5/4/2018)

Massachusetts
(5/11/2018)

Minnesota
(5/4/2018)

Montana
(5/4/2018)

Nevada
(5/4/2018)

New Hampshire
(5/4/2018)

New Mexico
(5/4/2018)

North Carolina
(5/11/2018)

North Dakota
(5/4/2018)

Ohio
(5/4/2018)

Oklahoma
(5/4/2018)

Pennsylvania
(9/17/2012)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(1/23/2015)

Rhode Island
(5/4/2018)

South Dakota
(5/4/2018)

Texas
(5/4/2018)

Utah
(5/4/2018)

Vermont
(5/4/2018)

Washington
(5/4/2018)

Wyoming
(5/4/2018)

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: 6/12/2001

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/26/2000

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 8/6/2024

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/12/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/25/1999

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 5/23/2000

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

HARTFORD FUNDS

HARTFORD FUNDS | HARTFORD INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMPANY, LLC | HARTFORD FUNDS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 147746 / SEC#: 801-77209

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2012 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

690 Lee Road, Wayne, PA 19087

Mailing Address

Phone number

(610) 386-1801

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

387

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HFMC FORM ADV PART 2A (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	94
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 137,847,211,395

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Joseph G. Melcher

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Joseph Gary Melcher's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

HARTFORD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

HARTFORD FUNDS

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS INC

IFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

HARTFORD FUNDS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/12/2001

Series 63

Date: 2/26/2000

Series 3

Date: 8/6/2024

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/12/2000

Series 6

Date: 2/25/1999

Series 24

Date: 5/23/2000

FINRA

Current Firm

HARTFORD FUNDS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

HARTFORD FUNDS

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