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Richard J. Melian

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CRD#: 1140680
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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.

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Richard John Melian was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2022. Richard had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 99TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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Experience

Past

February 6, 2023 - September 3, 2025

SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 150696
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 27, 2022 - February 6, 2023

SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 37216
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 6/25/2022
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 6/16/2022
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

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SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
AMHERST PIERPONT | SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLC | SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES | PIERPONT SECURITIES LLC | PIERPONT SECURITIES INC. | PIERPONT SECURITIES | AMHERST SECURITIES | AMHERST PIERPONT SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 150696 / SEC#: , 8-68282

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
437 Madison Avenue 6th - 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Mailing Address
437 Madison Avenue 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(212) 872-0100
Established
Delaware since 01/14/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SANTANDER CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLCSOLE MEMBER
LANE, JASON DEARMONDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2671708
PACHECO, MERCEDES MARIACHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2909083
PRIETO-MORENO, GERARDOPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER7295411
SANTANGELO, MICHAEL JOHNCFO4705334
VITALE, PAUL NFINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5909566
WALSH, JOSEPH NORTON IIICEO2804671

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Company Information

SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

CRD#: 150696

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