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Melanie H. Mendoza

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CRD#: 1229837
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Professional summary


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Melanie Hope Mendoza was a registered financial professional .

Melanie is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Melanie had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Melanie Hope Mendoza is Founder of MHM Consulting, LLC. Founded in April 2021, MHM Consulting, LLC is organized as a sole proprietorship, and is located at 2917 Westchester Avenue, Ellicott City, MD, 20143. In my role as compliance consultant, I contract with registered investment advisory firms to either assist with the firms regulatory compliance programs or to act in the role of Outsource Chief Compliance Officer. I devote 100% of my time working with my client on their compliance programs.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

August 25, 2021 - June 2, 2022

THE KELLY GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 310140
BEL AIR, MD
Past

April 4, 2019 - March 23, 2021

MATARIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 155562
New York, NY
Past

December 8, 2015 - April 11, 2017

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

RIA
CRD#: 108783
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

July 6, 2005 - July 9, 2014

CREDO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131535
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

August 27, 1994 - March 18, 1997

ALEX. BROWN & SONS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 20
Past

January 6, 1992 - October 22, 1994

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

April 11, 1988 - December 24, 1991

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 24, 1986 - April 11, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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THE KELLY GROUP
KELLY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | THE KELLY GROUP

CRD#: 310140 / SEC#: 801-119450

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/5/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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THE KELLY GROUP
KELLY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | THE KELLY GROUP

CRD#: 310140 / SEC#: 801-119450

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
48 East Gordon Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 893-0560
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
23

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE KELLY GROUP - BROCHURE - MARCH 31, 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,936
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 953,228,816

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Company Information


THE KELLY GROUP

CRD#: 310140

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