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Melanie M. Schvartz

CLEVELAND RESEARCH COMPANY LLC
Cleveland, OH 44114
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CRD#: 4554576
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Professional summary

Melanie Marie Schvartz, who also goes by Melanie Marie Howdyshell, is a registered financial professional currently at CLEVELAND RESEARCH COMPANY LLC located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Melanie is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Melanie has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 87, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

Melanie Marie Howdyshell

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 8, 2021 - Present

CLEVELAND RESEARCH COMPANY LLC

Office #1: 1375 E 9th Street Suite 2700, Cleveland, OH 44114
RIA
BD
CRD#: 142230
Cleveland, OH
Past

October 2, 2007 - December 12, 2008

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

March 5, 2007 - September 6, 2007

SFI CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 141979
AKRON, OH
Past

January 12, 2007 - December 9, 2008

SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 117756
AKRON, OH
Past

December 15, 2005 - April 5, 2007

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
AKRON, OH
Past

November 27, 2002 - December 19, 2005

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

July 29, 2002 - October 1, 2002

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CINCINNATI, OH

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Ohio
(11/8/2021)

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 87
Date: 2/26/2022
Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/8/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 6/2/2021
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/27/2002
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/19/2022
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CR
CLEVELAND RESEARCH COMPANY LLC
CLEVELAND RESEARCH COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 142230 / SEC#: , 8-67482

Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2023 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
1375 E 9th Street Suite 2700, Cleveland, OH 44114
Mailing Address
1375 E 9th Street Suite 2700, Cleveland, OH 44144
Phone number
(216) 649-7250
Established
Ohio since 03/24/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
119

FINRA licenses (6 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CLEVELAND RESEARCH MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLCPARENT COMPANY
BOSSHARD, ERICCEO2744439
BYKE, CHRISTOPHERPRESIDENT2107753
HUTCHINS, KIMBERLY ANNFINOP4499796
SISSON, MICAH RCCO4825177

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Company Information

CLEVELAND RESEARCH COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 142230Cleveland, OH 44114

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