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John Matthew Underation

CRD# 4273996·Registered 2001 - 2022
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Professional Summary

John Matthew Underation, who also goes by John M Underation, was a registered financial advisor. John was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 2001 - 2022. John had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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John M Underation

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

25 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC·CRD# 135414
RIA
Cleveland, OH
October 18, 2017 - May 3, 2022
MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC·CRD# 135414
BD
Cleveland, OH
October 18, 2017 - May 3, 2022
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
RIA
Cleveland, OH
June 1, 2009 - November 1, 2017
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
BD
Cleveland, OH
June 1, 2009 - November 1, 2017
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
RIA
Cleveland, OH
June 2, 2008 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
BD
Cleveland, OH
May 30, 2008 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
RIA
Cleveland, OH
December 21, 2005 - June 13, 2008
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
BD
Cleveland, OH
September 19, 2005 - June 13, 2008
CETERA ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 10299
BD
Greenwood Village, CO
January 1, 2004 - September 20, 2005
VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 10332
BD
Hudson, OH
August 15, 2001 - January 1, 2004

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Current Firm

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MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC

MCDONALD MANAGEMENT LLC | THOMAS MCDONALD PARTNERS, LLC | THOMAS MCDONALD & ASSOCIATES LLC | THOMAS MCDONALD & ASSOCIATES | MPCF LLC | MPCF II LLC | MP127 LLC | MP DPI LLC | MCDONALD USAF GP LLC | MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 135414 / SEC#: 801-64294, 8-66985
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2005 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1301 East 9th Street Suite 3700, Cleveland, OH 44114

Mailing Address

1301 East 9th Street Suite 3700, Cleveland, OH 44114

Phone Number

(216) 912-0567

Established

Ohio since 04/05/2005

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

29

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 42 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (48 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 42 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MDP 2026 ADV PART 2A (3/24/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MCDONALD, THOMAS MARIONOWNER326904
MCDONALD, ARNOLD BEATTYFINANCIAL & OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5126644
MCDONALD, ARNOLD BEATTYCEO/CFO/MUNI PRINCIPAL/OWNER5126644
MCDONALD, BRIAN ANDREWOWNER3037343
NEMRY, RAFAT NAINOWNER—
HEGARTY, WILLIAM MAURICE JRCHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER2784174
MANSOUR, RITAOWNER1968418
MCARDLE, JOHN EDWARD IIIOWNER5386698
PALMER, JAIMIE MICHELLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4930309
YAKO, THOMAS ANTHONYDIRECTOR3002163

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,765

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,279,273,513

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

5

Arbitration

1

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/02/2025Cover PageReport
10/02/2025Cover PageReport
01/06/2025Cover PageReport
01/06/2025Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Slovak Catholic Sokols (Fraternal Benefit Society), officer of the Supreme Assembly with the title of Supreme Physical Director (direction of the annual sporting programs), began 01/2011, no time during trading hours, after business hours approx. 0.5hrs, minimal compensation; Cub Scout Pack 159, organize and lead scout activities, volunteer position, 3 hours per week; Mr. Underation is a licensed insurance agent for variable annuity, life, accident, and health insurance. He does not currently conduct any sales activity and does not earn commissions related to the sale of insurance.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC

MCDONALD MANAGEMENT LLC | THOMAS MCDONALD PARTNERS, LLC | THOMAS MCDONALD & ASSOCIATES LLC | THOMAS MCDONALD & ASSOCIATES | MPCF LLC | MPCF II LLC | MP127 LLC | MP DPI LLC | MCDONALD USAF GP LLC | MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 135414 / SEC#: 801-64294, 8-66985
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BD
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2005About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2005About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2001About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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