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Melanie S. Dicenso-dahn

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CRD#: 1136760
MD

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.

Melanie Sue Dicenso-dahn, who also goes by Malanie Sue Dicenso, Melaine Sue Dicenso, Melanie Sue Dicenso, Melanie Sue Hemming, was a registered financial professional .

Melanie is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Melanie had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Malanie Sue Dicenso | Melaine Sue Dicenso | Melanie Sue Dicenso | Melanie Sue Hemming

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

August 19, 2021 - November 24, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ROYAL OAK, MI
Past

March 15, 2018 - August 17, 2021

VESTECH ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 285685
Lapeer, MI
Past

February 14, 2017 - March 8, 2018

CUTTINGEDGE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 146371
Lapeer, MI
Past

June 11, 2016 - June 11, 2021

IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42360
LIVERPOOL, NY
Past

June 3, 2016 - August 17, 2021

VESTECH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41409
Lapeer, MI
Past

July 9, 2015 - May 26, 2016

OAKBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 16323
Lapeer, MI
Past

July 8, 2015 - December 31, 2016

CUTTINGEDGE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 146371
LAPEER, MI
Past

May 12, 2011 - July 2, 2015

CONCORDE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 140367
LAPEER, MI
Past

May 2, 2011 - July 2, 2015

CONCORDE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 151604
LAPEER, MI
Past

September 10, 2010 - May 4, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
LAPEER, MI
Past

September 10, 2010 - May 4, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAPEER, MI
Past

January 7, 2010 - September 16, 2010

EQUITAS AMERICA, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 39806
LAPEER, MI
Past

July 2, 2007 - September 16, 2010

EQUITAS AMERICA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 39806
LAPEER, MI
Past

February 1, 2007 - April 2, 2007

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17609
LAPEER, MI
Past

February 1, 2007 - July 25, 2007

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
LAPEER, MI
Past

January 8, 2004 - February 1, 2007

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
LAPEER, MI
Past

May 30, 1997 - January 28, 2004

EQUITAS AMERICA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 39806
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
Past

May 25, 1984 - May 29, 1997

MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8292
LARGO, FL
Past

June 22, 1983 - June 11, 1984

PENNSYLVANIA SECURITIES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7667

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".
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL

CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/22/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP. | WADDELL & REED INVESTMENTS | WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | WADDELL & REED | PRIVATE LEDGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INCORPORATED | LPL FINANCIAL LLC | LPL FINANCIAL CORPORATION | LPL FINANCIAL | LPL

CRD#: 6413 / SEC#: 801-10970, 8-17668

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/1975 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Mailing Address
1055 Lpl Way, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Phone number
(704) 733-3300
Established
California since 11/15/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
37,893

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

LPLE OMP PROGRAM BROCHURE A12 (10/22/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LPL HOLDINGS, INC.MANAGING MEMBER
AUDETTE, MATTHEW JONPRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4003349
ENYEDI, MATTHEW KLAUSMANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SALES4194266
GATES, GREGORYMANAGING DIRECTOR, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER7069201
JAMBUSARIA, ANERIMANAGING DIRECTOR LPL SERVICES GROUP7248335
MALFITANO, STEVEN THOMASSVP, FINANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3178848
MCHALE, JAMESEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6052977
RICKETTS, JUDITH KOHOSKIEEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2758924
SIMONICH, BRENT BLAINEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF RISK OFFICER3254859
STEINMEIER, RICHARD CCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND DIRECTOR5109512

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,369,378
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 618,922,975,737

Disclosures


Regulatory Event208
Arbitration58
Bond4

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/25/2025
Cover Page
07/19/2024
11/09/2023

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Company Information


LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

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