CM
Christopher M. Mcelroy
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
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CRD#: 5015300
CM
Professional summary
Christopher Monroe Mcelroy is a registered financial professional currently at NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio.
Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Christopher has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 30, 2025 - Present
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215RIA
BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
September 15, 2005 - June 30, 2025
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
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".
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NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, INC. | NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 11173 / SEC#: 801-69260, 8-12500
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/2008 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
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Alabama(6/30/2025)
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Alaska(6/30/2025)
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Arizona(6/30/2025)
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Arkansas(6/30/2025)
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California(6/30/2025)
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Colorado(6/30/2025)
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Connecticut(6/30/2025)
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Delaware(6/30/2025)
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District of Columbia(6/30/2025)
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Florida(6/30/2025)
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Georgia(6/30/2025)
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Hawaii(6/30/2025)
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Idaho(6/30/2025)
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Illinois(6/30/2025)
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Indiana(6/30/2025)
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Iowa(6/30/2025)
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Kansas(6/30/2025)
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Kentucky(6/30/2025)
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Louisiana(6/30/2025)
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Maine(6/30/2025)
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Maryland(6/30/2025)
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Massachusetts(6/30/2025)
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Michigan(6/30/2025)
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Minnesota(6/30/2025)
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Mississippi(6/30/2025)
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Missouri(6/30/2025)
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Montana(6/30/2025)
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Nebraska(6/30/2025)
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Nevada(6/30/2025)
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New Hampshire(6/30/2025)
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New Jersey(6/30/2025)
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New Mexico(6/30/2025)
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New York(6/30/2025)
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North Carolina(6/30/2025)
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North Dakota(6/30/2025)
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Ohio(6/30/2025)
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Oklahoma(6/30/2025)
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Oregon(6/30/2025)
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Pennsylvania(6/30/2025)
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Puerto Rico(6/30/2025)
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Rhode Island(6/30/2025)
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South Carolina(6/30/2025)
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South Dakota(6/30/2025)
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Tennessee(6/30/2025)
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Texas(6/30/2025)
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Utah(6/30/2025)
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Vermont(6/30/2025)
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Virginia(6/30/2025)
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Washington(6/30/2025)
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West Virginia(6/30/2025)
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Wisconsin(6/30/2025)
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Wyoming(6/30/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
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NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC DBA NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC | NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, INC. | NATIONWIDE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 11173 / SEC#: 801-69260, 8-12500
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/2008 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
One Nationwide Plaza Mailing Code: 01-17-402, Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address
One Nationwide Plaza 1-33-401, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone number
(888) 753-7364
Established
Delaware since 10/09/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
24
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| NFS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | MANAGING MEMBER | |
| ANIANO, JOSEPH NICHOLAS | PRESIDENT | 4303290 |
| GINNAN, STEVEN A. | BOARD MANAGER | 6984613 |
| JESTICE, KEVIN THOMAS | BOARD MANAGER | 5363377 |
| RABENSTINE, JAMES JAY | VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2025566 |
| ROSWELL, EWAN THEODORE | AVP, FINANCE CONTROLLERSHIP-NF AND FINOP | 3056545 |
| STEVENSON, ERIC RAY | BOARD MANAGER | 5250338 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 10 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
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