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Melodie K. Ace

CANOPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Middleton, WI 53562
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CRD#: 4428463
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Professional summary


Melodie Kay Ace, who also goes by Melodie K Ace, Melodie Kay Andrews, Melodie Kay Peterson, is a registered financial advisor currently at CANOPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Middleton, Wisconsin.

Melodie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Melodie has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Melodie K Ace | Melodie Kay Andrews | Melodie Kay Peterson

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.
Business Ownership; Ivy's Guest House, LLC; owner; This is the LLC entity under which our rental property is titled.; New Glarus, WI 53574; Not Investment Related; November 2021; 1 to 9 hours per month; 0 during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

January 20, 2023 - Present

CANOPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 8215 Greenway Boulevard Suite 540, Middleton, WI 53562
RIA
CRD#: 297717
Middleton, WI
Past

May 9, 2022 - December 14, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
Madison, WI
Past

May 9, 2022 - December 14, 2022

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Madison, WI
Past

March 10, 2010 - January 19, 2018

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
MIDDLETON, WI
Past

March 8, 2010 - April 26, 2022

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MIDDLETON, WI
Past

December 23, 2009 - February 16, 2010

BFE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 148578
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 4, 2009 - February 16, 2010

BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 146936
MADISON, WI
Past

August 14, 2009 - December 9, 2009

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
MADISON, WI
Past

August 14, 2009 - December 9, 2009

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
MADISON, WI
Past

February 20, 2007 - April 30, 2007

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 109729
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

February 23, 2004 - July 30, 2009

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
MIDDLETON, WI
Past

February 23, 2004 - July 30, 2009

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MIDDLETON, WI
Past

July 30, 2001 - January 27, 2004

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8408
MINOT, ND

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CW
CANOPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CANOPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ERN FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 297717 / SEC#: 801-113774

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2018 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(3/24/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin
(1/20/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/8/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CW
CANOPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CANOPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ERN FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 297717 / SEC#: 801-113774

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8215 Greenway Boulevard Suite 540, Middleton, WI 53562
Mailing Address
Phone number
(608) 662-9018
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ERN FINANCIAL LLC D/B/A CANOPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (6/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,059
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,474,786,629

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
10/28/2024
01/26/2024
01/03/2023

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Company Information


CANOPY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 297717Middleton, WI 53562

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