Eric A. Mesko

VESTGEN ADVISORS

South Barrington, IL 60010

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CRD#: 4744506

Professional summary

Eric Anthony Mesko, who also goes by Eric A Mesko, Eric Mesko, is a registered financial advisor currently at VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC located in South Barrington, Illinois and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in South Barrington, Illinois.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Eric has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Eric A Mesko | Eric Mesko

Other business activities

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Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 1, 2024 - Present

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1 Executive Court Suite 5, South Barrington, IL 60010

RIA

CRD#: 318657

South Barrington, IL

Current

November 1, 2024 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1 Executive Court, Suite #5, South Barrington, IL 60010

RIA

CRD#: 120222

South Barrington, IL

Past

August 23, 2024 - November 11, 2024

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

CRD#: 23131

South Barrington, IL

Past

August 30, 2019 - November 11, 2024

OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 171070

South Barrington, IL

Past

August 30, 2019 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 25803

South Barrington, IL

Past

July 17, 2017 - September 26, 2019

SEQUOIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 170543

South Barrington, IL

Past

July 17, 2017 - September 18, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

SOUTH BARRINGTON, IL

Past

July 20, 2009 - July 20, 2017

WADDELL & REED

RIA

CRD#: 866

OAK BROOK, IL

Past

May 13, 2009 - July 20, 2017

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

OAK BROOK, IL

Past

July 6, 2005 - April 15, 2009

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

WHEATON, IL

Past

February 2, 2004 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 16999

CHICAGO, IL

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".

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2022 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
(11/1/2024)

IAR

Florida
(11/13/2024)

Illinois
(11/1/2024)

IAR

Illinois
(11/1/2024)

Iowa
(11/1/2024)

Wisconsin
(11/1/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/17/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/6/2004

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/20/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/30/2004

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 318657 / SEC#: 801-123390

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2022 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1 North Franklin Suite 1850, Chicago, IL 60606

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 237-4446

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

115

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VESTGEN ADVISORS - WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

VGA - ADV FORM 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	9,800
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,470,310,102

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Eric A. Mesko

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Eric Anthony Mesko's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

SEQUOIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

WADDELL & REED

WADDELL & REED

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/17/2009

Series 63

Date: 2/6/2004

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/20/2008

Series 6

Date: 1/30/2004

FINRA

Current Firm

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

VESTGEN ADVISORS, LLC

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