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Linda C. Difede

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CRD#: 1098921
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Linda Carol Difede, who also goes by Linda Carol Conover, Linda Ellington, Linda Carol Harding, was a registered financial professional .

Linda is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Linda had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Linda Carol Conover | Linda Ellington | Linda Carol Harding

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 18, 2014 - November 24, 2014

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43285
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 18, 2014 - November 24, 2014

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 3, 2011 - January 9, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ADDISON, TX
Past

January 3, 2011 - January 9, 2013

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ADDISON, TX
Past

October 2, 2008 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
ADDISON, TX
Past

October 2, 2008 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
ADDISON, TX
Past

January 2, 2008 - August 15, 2008

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 20, 2004 - May 11, 2007

COMERICA SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 17079
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 20, 2004 - May 11, 2007

COMERICA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17079
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 17, 2003 - March 26, 2004

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 17, 2003 - March 26, 2004

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 20, 2003 - December 2, 2003

COMERICA SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 17079
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 5, 2000 - December 2, 2003

COMERICA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17079
DETROIT, MI
Past

June 17, 1999 - December 15, 1999

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7834
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 27, 1993 - April 27, 1999

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA
Past

January 8, 1992 - March 16, 1992

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

January 8, 1992 - March 16, 1992

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

February 6, 1989 - May 4, 1990

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 3, 1988 - January 1, 1989

RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6663
Past

January 16, 1986 - December 2, 1991

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 19, 1985 - November 5, 1985

RELATED EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11218
Past

March 2, 1983 - August 10, 1984

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/18/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 12/6/1993
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 2207, Portland, OR 97208-2207
Phone number
(888) 520-6784
Established
Oregon since 03/21/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,442

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. FORM 2A ADV FIRM BROCHURE (10/2/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
M FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INCORPORATEDEQUITY OWNER
HANEY-JACKSON, LAURA ELIZABETHVICE PRESIDENT - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4771801
LUDWIG, STEVEN CHARLESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2440911
ROGERS, MARIA RENEEPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2442526
SCHOONMAKER, MICHAEL SKICHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2408456

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,234
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,078,516,284

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/10/2025
Cover Page
11/13/2024
08/28/2023

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Company Information


M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285

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