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Marcelo C. Hernandez

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES
Norcross, GA 30092-3329
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CRD#: 4930227
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Professional summary


Marcelo C Hernandez, who also goes by Marcelo C Hernandez, Marcelo Cesar Hernandez, Marcelo C Hernandez-cartaya, Marcelo Cesar Hernandez-cartaya, is a registered financial advisor currently at W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Norcross, Georgia.

Marcelo is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Marcelo has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Marcelo C Hernandez | Marcelo Cesar Hernandez | Marcelo C Hernandez-Cartaya | Marcelo Cesar Hernandez-Cartaya

Other business activities


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Western & Southern Life - No - Peachtree Corners, GA - Full Time Sales Agent

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 9, 2025 - Present

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 6075 The Corners Pkwy Suite 205, Norcross, GA 30092-3329
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8099
Norcross, GA
Current

October 8, 2025 - Present

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 6075 The Corners Pkwy Suite 205, Norcross, GA 30092-3329
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8099
Norcross, GA
Past

May 19, 2025 - October 7, 2025

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8733
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 19, 2025 - October 7, 2025

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8733
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 19, 2024 - April 2, 2025

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 16, 2024 - April 2, 2025

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 7, 2023 - February 12, 2024

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
Alpharetta, GA
Past

June 30, 2023 - February 12, 2024

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
Alpharetta, GA
Past

July 29, 2021 - January 17, 2023

APOLLON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 291902
Brookhaven, GA
Past

May 8, 2007 - August 22, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
CORAL GABLE, FL
Past

April 30, 2007 - August 22, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CORAL GABLE, FL
Past

October 7, 2005 - January 3, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

July 8, 2005 - January 3, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CORAL GABLES, FL

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".
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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
Florida
(10/29/2025)
RR
Georgia
(10/8/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(10/9/2025)
RR
Texas
(10/27/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/3/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/5/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/13/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
400 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
400 Broadway Ms-03, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone number
(513) 629-1055
Established
Ohio since 05/21/1974
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
95

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

W&S WEALTH SOLUTIONS BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANYOWNER
BRODIE, TROY DALEPRESIDENT1924559
DELUCA, JAMES JOSEPHVP, MARKETING5420948
HERRON, SARAH SPARKSCORPORATE SECRETARY6905684
JOHNSON, JAY VINCENTTREASURER6607547
LOVELESS, MATTHEW WILLIAMVP, AGENCY STRATEGY, TRAINING & TALENT ACQUISITION5657647
LUEBBE, GREGORY MICHAELASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT2924719
MCGRUDER, JILL TRIPPDIRECTOR1221720
MOURNE, DOUGLAS EDWARDAVP, BROKERAGE OPERATIONS2999021
NIEMEYER, JONATHAN DAVIDDIRECTOR5863603
SCOTT, SHAWN MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4673623
STEARNS, TIMOTHY STEVENVP, COMPLIANCE OFFICER1327230
WIEDENHEFT, TERRIE ANNSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO2619213
WITTMAN, SCOTT JOSEPHVP TAX7679752
WUEBBLING, DONALD JOSEPHDIRECTOR473438

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts655
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 175,814,665

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Company Information


W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8099Norcross, GA 30092-3329

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