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Nancy K. Mellon

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CRD#: 1253484
NM

Professional summary

Nancy Kimball Mellon was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Nancy is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Prior to being barred, Nancy had worked at 6 firms, which includes WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES LLC, MORGAN STANLEY, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC., UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., A. G. EDWARDS & SONS INC., MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY LLC.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Nancy Ann Kimball | Nancy Kimball | Nancy Mellon

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
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 20, 2012 - January 4, 2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 17, 2012 - January 4, 2017

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 1, 2009 - September 5, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 1, 2009 - September 5, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 1, 2004 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
TAMPA, FL
Past

February 27, 2004 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 17, 2001 - March 11, 2004

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 17, 2001 - March 11, 2004

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

July 17, 1992 - August 31, 2001

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 20, 1984 - September 1, 1987

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161

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".
WF
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
EVEREN SECURITIES, INC. | WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, LLC | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC. | KEMPER SECURITIES GROUP, INC. | KEMPER CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | FIRST UNION SECURITIES, INC. | FIRST CLEARING

CRD#: 19616 / SEC#: 801-37967, 8-37180

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/5/1990 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City 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: 6/10/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/14/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/4/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 1/11/2011
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/13/1992
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

WF
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
EVEREN SECURITIES, INC. | WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, LLC | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC. | KEMPER SECURITIES GROUP, INC. | KEMPER CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | FIRST UNION SECURITIES, INC. | FIRST CLEARING

CRD#: 19616 / SEC#: 801-37967, 8-37180

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/5/1990 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
One North Jefferson Avenue Mail Code: H0004-05e, St. Louis, MO 63103-2205
Mailing Address
One North Jefferson Avenue Mail Code: H0004-05e, St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone number
(314) 875-3000
Established
Delaware since 03/12/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
19,017

SEC notice filing (52 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

WFA RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING (9/22/2025)
WFA FA AND CLIENT DIRECTED WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/22/2025)
WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE FOR INTUITIVE INVESTOR PROGRAM (9/22/2025)
WFA WRAP FEE BROCHURE FOR PERSONALIZED UMA - FUNDSOURCE - PRIVATE ADVISOR NETWORK - CUSTOMIZED PORTFOLIOS (9/22/2025)
FEE-BASED PLANNING SERVICES (9/2/2025)
WFA INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES (8/4/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
WACHOVIA SECURITIES FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
CRONK, DARRELLHEAD OF INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS / WIM CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS / CONTROL PRINCIPAL2498892
GINDI, SOLPRESIDENT / HEAD OF WIM DISTRIBUTION / BOARD OF MANAGERS / CONTROL PRINCIPAL4903526
KARANIK, ERIK ANTHONYBOARD OF MANAGERS2260890
LACEY, PAULPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER / CONTROL PRINCIPAL5616656
PATEL, RAKESHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS5385585
SAUNDERS, DAVID WARDDESIGNATED STATE PRINCIPAL2448617
SOMESHWAR, PRASANNAHEAD OF BANKING, LENDING & TRUST / CONTROL PRINCIPAL7491790
SOMMERS, BARRYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS2301454
TSAMADIAS, CHRISTOS GCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5433568

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,327,695
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 606,037,831,365

Disclosures

Regulatory Event182
Civil Event2
Arbitration303

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/24/2025
Cover Page
Report
12/11/2023
Cover Page
Report
02/17/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

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