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Melanie Colwell

Financial Planner / Owner at Galecki Financial Management in Fort Wayne, IN

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Melanie Colwell is Financial Planner / Owner of Galecki Financial Management Inc, an investment adviser managing $929M, and works from its Fort Wayne, IN office. Melanie Colwell has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Galecki Financial Management since 28 March 2007 and has 19 years in the industry across 1 firm.

19
Years in industry
19
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Melanie Colwell has been Financial Planner / Owner of Galecki Financial Management since March 2005, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 10% and 25% of the firm. Melanie Colwell holds an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies from International Business College and a Certified Financial Planner™ Certificate from The American College.

Galecki Financial Management Inc is a Fort Wayne, IN firm with $929M under management, 530 clients and 6 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.

Melanie Colwell is Senior Financial Planner and Owner / Principal of Galecki Financial Management. She works with women during life transitions and earned the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation through the IDFA in 2015, which she uses to analyze the financial impact of a divorce settlement and work with the legal team. She joined the firm in 2005, became a shareholder in 2010, and has almost 20 years of experience in wealth management.

  1. – present · 19 years
    Fort Wayne, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 107218

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Galecki Financial Management

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
  • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Melanie Colwell is registered as an investment adviser representative in Indiana, since March 2007.

  • IndianaSince 28 March 2007

Examinations

No examinations are on Melanie Colwell’s record.

Key facts

Full name
Melanie Sue Colwell
CRD
5315280
Role
Financial Planner / Owner
Office
7743 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
March 2007
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record
Firm bio
galecki.com

Common questions

Where does Melanie Colwell work?

Melanie Colwell has been Financial Planner / Owner of Galecki Financial Management Inc since March 2005.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 2 February 2026

Is Melanie Colwell a financial advisor?

Yes. Melanie Colwell has a current investment-adviser registration in Indiana, through Galecki Financial Management since March 2007.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Melanie Colwell have?

Melanie Colwell has 19 years in the financial industry, since March 2007, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Melanie Colwell based?

Melanie Colwell’s registered office is in Fort Wayne, IN.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Melanie Colwell registered with FINRA?

No. Melanie Colwell has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Melanie Colwell a CFP?

Galecki Financial Management lists Melanie Colwell with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Melanie Colwell biography, galecki.com

How can I verify Melanie Colwell’s record?

Search CRD 5315280 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Melanie Colwell’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Galecki Financial Management

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5315280, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Galecki Financial Management Inc, filed 2 February 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Galecki Financial Management team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.