Melissa S. Costello

CAPITAL ADVISORS, LTD.

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH 44122

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CRD#: 4775249

Professional summary

Melissa Sue Costello, CFP®, who also goes by Melissa Sue Moore, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPITAL ADVISORS, LTD., LLC located in Shaker Heights, Ohio and LINCOLN INVESTMENT located in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Melissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Melissa has worked at 3 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Melissa Sue Moore

Other business activities

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CAPITAL ADVISORS, LTD. LLC POSITION: Financial Analyst and Director of Compliance NATURE: Financial planning INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 140 START DATE: 06/02/2003 ADDRESS: 20600 Chagrin Blvd., 1115 Tower East, Shaker Heights OH 44122, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial planning and administrative duties as well as compliance related duties

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

June 17, 2010 - Present

CAPITAL ADVISORS, LTD., LLC

Office #1: 20600 Chagrin Blvd Suite 1115, Shaker Heights, OH 44122

RIA

CRD#: 153600

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH

Current

June 1, 2012 - Present

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

Office #1: 1115 Tower East 20600 Chagrin Boulevard, Shaker Heights, OH 44122

RIA

CRD#: 519

Shaker Heights, OH

Past

November 15, 2004 - June 1, 2012

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

CRD#: 5478

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CAPITAL ADVISORS, LTD., LLC

CAPITAL ADVISORS LTD., LLC | CAPITAL ADVISORS, LTD., LLC

CRD#: 153600 / SEC#: 801-71559

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/10/2010 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Ohio
(6/17/2010)

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/12/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 6/10/2013

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CAPITAL ADVISORS, LTD., LLC

CAPITAL ADVISORS LTD., LLC | CAPITAL ADVISORS, LTD., LLC

CRD#: 153600 / SEC#: 801-71559

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/10/2010 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

20600 Chagrin Blvd Suite 1115, Shaker Heights, OH 44122

Mailing Address

Phone number

(216) 295-7900

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,045
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,246,486,456

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/18/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/06/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Melissa S. Costello

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Melissa Sue Costello's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CAPITAL ADVISORS, LTD., LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/12/2004

Series 24

Date: 6/10/2013

FINRA

Current Firm

CAPITAL ADVISORS, LTD., LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CAPITAL ADVISORS, LTD., LLC

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