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Melissa Vernali

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES
El Segundo, CA 90245
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CRD#: 4778660
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Professional summary

Melissa Vernali, who also goes by Melissa Spagna, is a registered financial professional currently at CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in El Segundo, California and CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in El Segundo, California.

Melissa is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Melissa has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Melissa Spagna

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 13572
El Segundo, CA
Current

June 10, 2021 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 15340
El Segundo, CA
Current

June 10, 2021 - Present

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 10358
El Segundo, CA
Current

June 10, 2021 - Present

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 2301 Rosecrans Ave #5100, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 10299
El Segundo, CA
Past

June 10, 2021 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 8, 2013 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

December 14, 2012 - July 8, 2013

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
BLOOMFIELD, CT
Past

May 27, 2008 - October 4, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MANCHESTER, CT
Past

May 24, 2004 - May 27, 2008

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
MANCHESTER, CT

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
Connecticut
(6/9/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/3/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/14/2014
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/21/2004
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/2/2018
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

CA
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
CETERA ADVISORS LLC | MULTI-FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | MAGIS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES

CRD#: 10299 / SEC#: 801-33020, 8-26892

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
5299 Dtc Blvd #800 Suite 800, Greenwood Village, IL 80111
Mailing Address
400 First Street South Suite 300, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
Phone number
(800) 929-3485
Established
Delaware since 08/31/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,138

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CETERA ADVISORS LLC ADV 2A AND APPENDIX 1 (3/28/2024)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CETERA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
ARNOLD, SUMMER SELTZERVICE PRESIDENT2954103
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BUDEVICH, SERGEVICE PRESIDENT AND TAX OFFICER7996345
DEL VALLE, ELISA ANNE-MARIEVICE PRESIDENT4807911
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
GOK, LISA ANNESECRETARY5059738
HALLORAN, THOMAS WILLIAMCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT AND MANAGER1921834
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
LEE, WINNIE AI-LINGASSISTANT SECRETARY7381661
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERMANAGER2799860
MCCALLOP, PATRICIA RUTHERFORDBROKER DEALER CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5059176
MERRILL, GARRETT JAMESVICE PRESIDENT4306692
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER AND TREASURER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELMANAGER AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
RAMOS, RAMONMONEY LAUNDERING REPORTING OFFICER2160203
SMILEY, STANLEY ROBERTVICE PRESIDENT3004604
STINSON, TIMOTHY EARL MCCOYVICE PRESIDENT2272183
VAN HAVERMAAT, DAVID JAMESASSISTANT SECRETARY7042846
VOGEL, RICHARD CHARLESVICE PRESIDENT4024999

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts81,652
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 21,989,347,265

Disclosures

Regulatory Event15
Civil Event1
Arbitration7

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/26/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 10299El Segundo, CA 90245

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