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CFP
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CFP

Charles Melka

34 Years of Experience
Glen Ellyn, IL
2 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Charles Melka is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC, based in Glen Ellyn, IL, with 34 years of industry experience. Charles is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Annuities, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 6 more. Their firm serves 1,640 clients with $600M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
16 advisors
Number of Clients
1,640 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$366K average
Assets Under Management
$599.6M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$100K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

Maximum annual advisory fee is 2.50%. Fees are negotiable depending on the scope and complexity of the engagement.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

460 N. Main St., Suite 206, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
October 2015
Denied
Customer Dispute
May 2008
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Charles services non-variable insurance trails, spending minimal time on this activity. He also operates under CPM Financial Services, Inc. as a DBA for his LPL business, dedicating full-time hours, and provides investment advisory services through Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC, spending a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC
July 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 3 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
January 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Level Four Advisory Services
February 2015 - August 2015 · 6 mos
Securian Financial Services, INC.
June 2001 - January 2015 · 13 yrs 7 mos
Securian Financial Services, INC.Broker
May 1992 - January 2015 · 22 yrs 8 mos
State Registrations17 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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