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Margaret S. Maxel
VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP
Cleveland, OH 44131
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CRD#: 5142815
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Professional summary
Margaret Suzanne Maxel, who also goes by Margaret Suzanne Scheiman, Margie Scheiman, is a registered financial advisor currently at VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Cleveland, Ohio and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Cleveland, Ohio.
Margaret is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Margaret has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Margaret Suzanne Scheiman | Margie Scheiman
Other business activities
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(1) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE ; START DATE: 04/2019 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE ; (2) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MARSUCO LLC ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CONSULTING ; START DATE: 10/2020 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: DIRECTOR / CONSULTANT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 3 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SUPERVISE MEETINGS. MEMBER TRAINING WITH BNI ; (3) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP ; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES ; START DATE: 04/2019 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: N/A APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: N/A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS ; (4) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP - CRD#105950; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: ADVISORY SERVICES; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISORY REPRESENTATIVE; START DATE: 3/2021; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ASSET MANAGEMENT; (5) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MARGARET MAXEL ; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: MUSICIAN ; START DATE: 06/2021 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: VIOLA PLAYER ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN ONE ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN ONE ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: VIOLA PLAYER AS A SOLOIST OR WITH ENSEMBLE, UPON REQUEST ; (6) NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BNI NE OHIO, AND BNI E OHIO INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: NETWORKING, START DATE: 01/2022, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 25, 1 HOUR DURING TRADING HOURS, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: STARTING AND MAINTAINING BNI CHAPTERS, 06/2025 ALSO SERVING ON THE FRANCHISE ADVISORY COUNCIL ; 7)NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: OHIO NORTHEAST BNI LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: LLC; START DATE: 6/2023; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: CO-OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 15; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 15; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PASS THROUGH ENTITY FOR TAX PURPOSES FOR PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING PROGRAM;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 2, 2021 - Present
VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 6200 Rockside Road, Cleveland, OH 44131RIA
CRD#: 105950
Cleveland, OH
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 6200 Rockside Rd, Cleveland, OH 44131RIA
CRD#: 105644
CLEVELAND, OH
Current
September 3, 2013 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 6200 Rockside Rd, Cleveland, OH 44131BD
CRD#: 13572
Cleveland, OH
Past
September 3, 2013 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
VALLEY VIEW, OH
Past
January 20, 2010 - July 1, 2021
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 120818
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
Past
January 5, 2010 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15840
VALLEY VIEW, OH
Past
January 4, 2010 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
VALLEY VIEW, OH
Past
July 20, 2006 - January 6, 2010
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past
July 18, 2006 - January 6, 2010
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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
Florida(7/22/2015)
RR
Indiana(2/10/2021)
RR
New Mexico(8/10/2020)
RR
North Carolina(11/13/2019)
RR
Ohio(9/3/2013)
IAR
Ohio(3/2/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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