Melanie Herbst
HAZLETT, BURT & WATSON
VIENNA, WV 26105
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CRD#: 6284230
Professional summary
Melanie Herbst, CFP®, who also goes by Melanie Cook, Melanie Herbst, is a registered financial advisor currently at HAZLETT, BURT & WATSON, INC. located in Vienna, West Virginia.
Melanie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Melanie has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Melanie Cook | Melanie Herbst
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2018
Experience
Current
October 25, 2017 - Present
HAZLETT, BURT & WATSON, INC.
Office #1: 1100 9th Street Unit I, Vienna, WV 26105RIA
BD
CRD#: 396
VIENNA, WV
Current
October 18, 2017 - Present
HAZLETT, BURT & WATSON, INC.
Office #1: 1100 9th Street Unit I, Vienna, WV 26105RIA
BD
CRD#: 396
VIENNA, WV
Past
March 17, 2014 - September 21, 2017
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
San Antonio, TX
Past
February 25, 2014 - September 21, 2017
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
San Antonio, TX
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".
HAZLETT, BURT & WATSON, INC.
HAZLETT, BURT & WATSON, INC. | SECURITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 396 / SEC#: 801-66333, 8-17737
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/29/2006 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia 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
California(3/20/2018)
RR
Colorado(1/22/2020)
IAR
Colorado(4/1/2025)
RR
Florida(3/20/2018)
IAR
Florida(1/30/2020)
RR
Georgia(3/20/2018)
IAR
Georgia(4/12/2021)
RR
Indiana(3/20/2018)
IAR
Indiana(4/7/2021)
RR
Kentucky(1/21/2022)
RR
Maryland(3/9/2018)
IAR
Maryland(4/1/2025)
RR
Michigan(5/11/2021)
RR
New York(1/18/2024)
RR
North Carolina(3/20/2018)
IAR
North Carolina(1/29/2020)
RR
Ohio(10/18/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/20/2018)
RR
South Carolina(3/20/2018)
IAR
South Carolina(6/19/2020)
RR
Texas(10/18/2017)
IAR
Texas(3/27/2020)
RR
Virginia(3/20/2018)
IAR
Virginia(3/27/2020)
RR
West Virginia(10/18/2017)
IAR
West Virginia(10/25/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
HAZLETT, BURT & WATSON, INC.
HAZLETT, BURT & WATSON, INC. | SECURITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 396 / SEC#: 801-66333, 8-17737
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/29/2006 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1300 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
Mailing Address
1300 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone number
(304) 233-3312
Established
West Virginia since 09/06/1973
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
19
SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (38 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| HB&W, INC. | PARENT COMPANY | |
| BARICKMAN, MICHAEL THOMPSON | EXEC VP / DIRECTOR | 1535665 |
| BIDWELL, TIMOTHY MORGAN | EXEC VP / CFO / CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / DIRECTOR | 4296834 |
| BURECH, HAROLD BRUCE | DIRECTOR /SR VP | 856313 |
| ECHOLS, MARILYNN SUE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR | 818946 |
| MARSH, JASON LEE | CHAIRMAN / CEO / DIRECTOR | 4792963 |
| WEAVER, GEORGE SPERRY III | SR EXEC VP / DIRECTOR | 1061710 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,314 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,197,878,280 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | ||
| 01/14/2025 | ||
| 12/19/2023 | ||
| 11/30/2022 |
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