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James A. Schmelter
SPIDERROCK ADVISORS
CHICAGO, IL 60606
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CRD#: 7936195
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Professional summary
James A Schmelter II, who also goes by Jake Schmelter, is a registered financial advisor currently at SPIDERROCK ADVISORS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois and BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. James has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 3 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jake Schmelter
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 16, 2025 - Present
SPIDERROCK ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 227 West Monroe Suite 4300, Chicago, IL 60606RIA
CRD#: 171992
CHICAGO, IL
Current
March 7, 2025 - Present
BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC
Office #1: 227 W. Monroe Street Suite 4300, Chicago, IL 60606BD
CRD#: 38642
CHICAGO, IL
Past
May 12, 2025 - October 16, 2025
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 108928
Chicago, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SA
SPIDERROCK ADVISORS, LLC
SPIDERROCK ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 171992 / SEC#: 801-80178
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2014 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
Alabama(5/12/2025)
RR
Alaska(5/12/2025)
RR
Arizona(5/12/2025)
RR
Arkansas(5/12/2025)
RR
California(5/12/2025)
RR
Colorado(5/12/2025)
RR
Connecticut(5/12/2025)
RR
Delaware(5/12/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(5/12/2025)
RR
Florida(5/12/2025)
RR
Georgia(5/12/2025)
RR
Hawaii(5/12/2025)
RR
Idaho(5/12/2025)
RR
Illinois(5/12/2025)
IAR
Illinois(10/16/2025)
RR
Indiana(5/12/2025)
RR
Iowa(5/12/2025)
RR
Kansas(5/12/2025)
RR
Kentucky(5/12/2025)
RR
Louisiana(5/12/2025)
RR
Maine(5/12/2025)
RR
Maryland(5/12/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(5/12/2025)
RR
Michigan(5/12/2025)
RR
Minnesota(5/12/2025)
RR
Mississippi(5/12/2025)
RR
Missouri(5/12/2025)
RR
Montana(5/12/2025)
RR
Nebraska(5/12/2025)
RR
Nevada(5/12/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(5/12/2025)
RR
New Jersey(5/12/2025)
RR
New Mexico(5/12/2025)
RR
New York(5/12/2025)
RR
North Carolina(5/12/2025)
RR
North Dakota(5/12/2025)
RR
Ohio(5/13/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(5/12/2025)
RR
Oregon(5/12/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/12/2025)
RR
Puerto Rico(5/12/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(5/12/2025)
RR
South Carolina(5/12/2025)
RR
South Dakota(5/12/2025)
RR
Tennessee(5/12/2025)
RR
Texas(5/12/2025)
RR
Utah(5/12/2025)
RR
Vermont(5/12/2025)
RR
Virgin Islands(5/12/2025)
RR
Virginia(5/12/2025)
RR
Washington(5/12/2025)
RR
West Virginia(5/12/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(5/12/2025)
RR
Wyoming(5/12/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/7/2025
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SA
SPIDERROCK ADVISORS, LLC
SPIDERROCK ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 171992 / SEC#: 801-80178
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
227 West Monroe Suite 4300, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 847-0300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
50
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,050 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 5,979,259,343 |
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