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Michael R. Melby
PFG ADVISORS
Phoenix, AZ 85012
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CRD#: 1097937
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Professional summary
Michael Ryan Melby, who also goes by Mike Melby, is a registered financial advisor currently at PFG ADVISORS located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 53 and Series 27 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Melby
Other business activities
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**CUE FINANCIAL GROUP INC POSITION: CEO...CFO...CIO NATURE: RIA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/17/1998 ADDRESS: 3200 N CENTRAL AVE, STE 200, PHOENIX AZ 85012-0000, United States DESCRIPTION: Sec Registered RIA IAR Principal CUE FINANCIAL GROUP INC POSITION: CEO...CFO...CIO NATURE: RIA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/17/1998 ADDRESS: 7734 E Monte Vista Road, Scottsdale AZ 85257, United States DESCRIPTION: State Registered RIAIARPrincipal
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 2, 2018 - Present
PFG ADVISORS
Office #1: 3200 North Central Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85012RIA
CRD#: 173344
Phoenix, AZ
Past
June 14, 2024 - November 7, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
December 8, 2016 - June 14, 2024
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
July 24, 2009 - December 8, 2016
FOOTHILL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1027
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
July 15, 2008 - December 31, 2022
CUE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 21033
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
May 10, 1988 - January 29, 2010
CUE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 21033
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
June 23, 1987 - June 14, 1988
VALUE EQUITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 13316
Past
December 4, 1984 - June 30, 1987
PLENGE, THOMAS & GUNNING SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7463
Past
January 19, 1984 - June 22, 1984
RL KOTROZO, INC.
BD
CRD#: 12968
Past
March 22, 1983 - January 17, 1984
PLENGE, THOMAS & GUNNING SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7463
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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PA
PFG ADVISORS
4 CORNERS (CUE FINANCIAL GROUP) | WEBB FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | UNITED PRAIRIE FINANCIAL NETWORK | UFG GROUP | TURNING POINTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TUCSON OLD PUEBLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUWEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | TRUE COMPASS FINANCIAL | TROJAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THUNDERBIRD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STATE ECU WEALTH PLANNING | STARLIFTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STANFORD FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES | SOMMER INVESTMENTS | SCOTT HANISH LLC | SATTLER PENSION AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RORBACH FINANCIAL SERVICES | ROCHA WEALTH ADVISORS | RETIREADY ADVISORS | REACH INVESTMENT SERVICES | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PINNACLE SOUTHWEST SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS, CO | PINAL COUNTY FINANCIAL SERVICES | PHOCUS RETIREMENT SERVICES | PHOCUS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | PFG ADVISORS, LLC | PFG ADVISORS | PFG (PEORIA) | OCCU INVESTMENT SERVICES | MY POINT | MORROW FINANCIAL GROUP | MISSION CITY INVESTMENT SERVICES | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | MILES BROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT | MANSELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MANGUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LPL SUNNYVALE | LONESTAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LONE STAR INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | LBW INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LANDINGS FINANCIAL SERVICES | KLEVENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | KEYPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES | KALINA WEALTH ADVISORS | JUDD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JAMES MERKEL (PYRAMID FCU) | INTEGRO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IHN FAMILY LEGACY PLANNING, INC. | IDAHO CENTRAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GAVAGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORTHRIGHT FINANCIAL SERVICES | FIRST SERVICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL SERVICES AT FMFCU | ELEVATE WEALTH | EAGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DIAMOND FINANCIAL PLANNING | DEER VALLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES | DAVIS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | CUE FINANCIAL GROUP | COUNTY FEDERAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT (CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT) | COPPER STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHABOT FINANCIAL SERVICES | CANYON STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | CANO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | CALIFORNIA COAST FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUPEAK INVESTMENT SERVICES | BATIE & CO CAPITAL MGMT LLC | ASCENSION COLLEGE PLANNING | APRICITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANTHEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALTIER INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | ALTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | AERO INVESTMENT SERVICES | A.I.R.E FINANCIAL | A. M. GUIDANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSULTING LLC
CRD#: 173344 / SEC#: 801-80797
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2014 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
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IAR
Arizona(3/2/2018)
IAR
Texas(5/22/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
PA
PFG ADVISORS
4 CORNERS (CUE FINANCIAL GROUP) | WEBB FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | UNITED PRAIRIE FINANCIAL NETWORK | UFG GROUP | TURNING POINTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TUCSON OLD PUEBLO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUWEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | TRUE COMPASS FINANCIAL | TROJAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THUNDERBIRD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STATE ECU WEALTH PLANNING | STARLIFTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STANFORD FEDERAL INVESTMENT SERVICES | SOMMER INVESTMENTS | SCOTT HANISH LLC | SATTLER PENSION AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RORBACH FINANCIAL SERVICES | ROCHA WEALTH ADVISORS | RETIREADY ADVISORS | REACH INVESTMENT SERVICES | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | PRIORITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PINNACLE SOUTHWEST SECURITIES & INVESTMENTS, CO | PINAL COUNTY FINANCIAL SERVICES | PHOCUS RETIREMENT SERVICES | PHOCUS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | PFG ADVISORS, LLC | PFG ADVISORS | PFG (PEORIA) | OCCU INVESTMENT SERVICES | MY POINT | MORROW FINANCIAL GROUP | MISSION CITY INVESTMENT SERVICES | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | MILES BROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT | MANSELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MANGUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LPL SUNNYVALE | LONESTAR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LONE STAR INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | LBW INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LANDINGS FINANCIAL SERVICES | KLEVENS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | KEYPOINT FINANCIAL SERVICES | KALINA WEALTH ADVISORS | JUDD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JAMES MERKEL (PYRAMID FCU) | INTEGRO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IHN FAMILY LEGACY PLANNING, INC. | IDAHO CENTRAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GAVAGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | FORTHRIGHT FINANCIAL SERVICES | FIRST SERVICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL SERVICES AT FMFCU | ELEVATE WEALTH | EAGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DIAMOND FINANCIAL PLANNING | DEER VALLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES | DAVIS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | CUE FINANCIAL GROUP | COUNTY FEDERAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT (CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT) | COPPER STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHABOT FINANCIAL SERVICES | CANYON STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES | CANO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | CALIFORNIA COAST FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUPEAK INVESTMENT SERVICES | BATIE & CO CAPITAL MGMT LLC | ASCENSION COLLEGE PLANNING | APRICITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANTHEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALTIER INVESTMENTS AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | ALTIER INVESTMENT SERVICES | AERO INVESTMENT SERVICES | A.I.R.E FINANCIAL | A. M. GUIDANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSULTING LLC
CRD#: 173344 / SEC#: 801-80797
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
3200 N. Central Ave Suite #200, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 405-8850
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
119
SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 13,550 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,083,491,501 |
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