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Joseph M. Schmerling
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
JENKINTOWN, PA 19046
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CRD#: 6552700
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Professional summary
Joseph Mordechai Schmerling, CFP®, who also goes by Joey Schmerling, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.
Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Joseph has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Joey Schmerling
Other business activities
Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) SCHMERLING FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Manager NATURE: Marketing name for financial services run through 1st Global (Avantax) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 09/13/2019 ADDRESS: 261 Old York Road, Jenkintown PA 19046, United States DESCRIPTION: shell for financial service work through 1st Global (Avantax) 2) BOARD OF DIRECTORS TORAH SCHOOL POSITION: Director NATURE: Volunteering to help in whatever capacity is needed to help the school. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/06/2022 ADDRESS: 1370 Lamberton Drive, Suite 15, Silver Spring MD 20902, United States DESCRIPTION: Volunteering to help in whatever capacity is needed to help the school. 3) MIKVAH EMUNAH SOCIETY POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Join a finance committee to provide guidance and oversight as needed to help the organization. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/10/2023 ADDRESS: 913 Grays Lane, Silver Spring MD 20902, United States DESCRIPTION: Nothing specific. As needed consult on financial activities. I am aware that no financial guidance can be given on outside accounts.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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: 2016
Experience
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 261 Old York Road Suite 514, Jenkintown, PA 19046Office #2: 1370 Lamberton Drive Suite 15, Silver Spring, MD 20902RIA
CRD#: 105644
JENKINTOWN, PA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 261 Old York Road Suite 514, Jenkintown, PA 19046Office #2: 1370 Lamberton Drive Suite 15, Silver Spring, MD 20902BD
CRD#: 13572
JENKINTOWN, PA
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 104556
JENKINTOWN, PA
Past
October 25, 2019 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
JENKINTOWN, PA
Past
April 1, 2016 - September 20, 2019
SCHMERLING FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 122795
JENKINTOWN, PA
Past
January 19, 2016 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 111133
JENKINTOWN, PA
Past
December 16, 2015 - October 25, 2019
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
JENKINTOWN, PA
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
Maryland(9/5/2025)
IAR
Maryland(9/5/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/5/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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