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Melinda Gaertner

19 Years of Experience
Byram Township, NJ
Broker

Melinda Gaertner is a registered investment advisor at Steffens Financial CORP, based in Byram Township, NJ, with 19 years of industry experience. Melinda is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Corporate Executives, and 9 more. Their firm serves 229 clients with $160M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3 advisors
Number of Clients
229 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$707K average
Assets Under Management
$162.0M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any1.50%

Maximum asset management fee is 1.50%. Additional program or platform fees and transaction charges may apply depending on the selected program.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

276 US Highway 206, Suite A, Byram Township, NJ, 07821

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Melinda is involved in several outside business activities. She is involved with The Essential Goat LLC and The Goat's Haul, taking about 10-20% of her time for each. She is also an employee of Precision Brokerage LLC, working full-time, and president of the Blairstown Enhancement Committee, dedicating a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Steffens Financial CORP
July 2026 - Present · 3 mos
Commonwealth Financial Network
July 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
July 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Previous Registrations
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January 2025 - June 2025 · 5 mos
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January 2025 - June 2025 · 5 mos
Ibex Wealth Advisors, LLC
November 2018 - December 2024 · 6 yrs 1 mo
LPL Financial LLCBroker
September 2018 - January 2025 · 6 yrs 4 mos
Precision Financial Services
March 2018 - September 2018 · 6 mos
Leigh Baldwin & CO., LLCBroker
December 2015 - October 2016 · 10 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
January 2012 - December 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos
LPL Financial LLC
January 2012 - December 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos
1st Global Advisors INC
February 2011 - December 2011 · 10 mos
1st Global Capital CORP.Broker
February 2011 - December 2011 · 10 mos
LPL Financial Corporation
July 2008 - July 2010 · 2 yrs
LPL Financial CorporationBroker
July 2008 - July 2010 · 2 yrs
Raymond James Financial Services
January 2006 - July 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
January 2006 - July 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos
RBC Dain Rauscher INC.
February 2005 - January 2006 · 11 mos
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October 2004 - January 2006 · 1 yr 3 mos
State Registrations2 states
NJTX
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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