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Melissa M. Colby
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
MUNSTER, IN
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CRD#: 4835517
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Professional summary
Melissa M. Colby, who also goes by Melissa Marie Colby, Melissa Colby, Melissa M Colby, Melissa M Petersen, Melissa Marie Petersen, Melissa Petersen, is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC located in Munster, Indiana and FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Orland Park, Illinois.
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 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Melissa Marie Colby | Melissa Colby | Melissa M Colby | Melissa M Petersen | Melissa Marie Petersen | Melissa Petersen
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 31, 2025 - Present
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
Office #2: 15105 S. Lagrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462-3708Office #3: 500 E. Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48108RIA
CRD#: 104555
MUNSTER, IN
Current
June 9, 2021 - Present
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Office #1: 15105 S. Lagrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462Office #2: 500 E. Eisenhower Pkwy, Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48108BD
CRD#: 7784
Orland Park, IL
Past
July 12, 2021 - March 31, 2025
FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 288590
WESTLAKE, TX
Past
January 9, 2018 - December 2, 2020
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 15, 2010 - June 12, 2017
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
CAMBRIDGE, MA
Past
March 7, 2007 - May 26, 2009
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past
July 6, 2005 - August 2, 2005
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past
August 25, 2004 - July 6, 2005
BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
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".
SA
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
CROSBY ADVISORS | STRATEGIC ADVISERS, INC. | STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | STRATEGIC ADVISERS INC. | SAME | PORTFOLIO PLANNER | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES/PAS | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | FIDELITY PRIVATE PORTFOLIO SERVICES | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO SELECTOR | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO PLANNER | FIDELITY FUNDS MANAGERPROGRAM
CRD#: 104555 / SEC#: 801-13243
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/1977 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.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.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(7/6/2021)
RR
Arizona(7/6/2021)
RR
Arkansas(7/6/2021)
RR
California(7/6/2021)
RR
Colorado(7/6/2021)
RR
District of Columbia(1/5/2024)
RR
Florida(7/6/2021)
RR
Georgia(7/6/2021)
RR
Idaho(1/5/2024)
RR
Illinois(7/6/2021)
IAR
Illinois(3/31/2025)
RR
Indiana(6/9/2021)
IAR
Indiana(3/31/2025)
RR
Iowa(7/6/2021)
RR
Kentucky(7/6/2021)
RR
Louisiana(7/6/2021)
RR
Maine(7/6/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(7/6/2021)
RR
Michigan(7/6/2021)
RR
Minnesota(7/6/2021)
RR
Missouri(7/6/2021)
RR
Nevada(7/6/2021)
RR
New Jersey(1/5/2024)
RR
New Mexico(8/28/2023)
RR
New York(8/28/2023)
RR
North Carolina(7/6/2021)
RR
Ohio(7/7/2021)
RR
Oklahoma(1/5/2024)
RR
Oregon(7/6/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/6/2021)
RR
South Carolina(8/28/2023)
RR
Tennessee(7/6/2021)
RR
Texas(7/6/2021)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2025)
RR
Utah(1/5/2024)
RR
Virginia(1/5/2024)
RR
Washington(7/6/2021)
RR
Wisconsin(7/6/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
SA
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
CROSBY ADVISORS | STRATEGIC ADVISERS, INC. | STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC | STRATEGIC ADVISERS INC. | SAME | PORTFOLIO PLANNER | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES/PAS | PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES | FIDELITY PRIVATE PORTFOLIO SERVICES | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO SELECTOR | FIDELITY PORTFOLIO PLANNER | FIDELITY FUNDS MANAGERPROGRAM
CRD#: 104555 / SEC#: 801-13243
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210-2698
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 563-7000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
16,291
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,486,631 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,067,664,605,590 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2025 |
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