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Melvin E. Hamilton

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CRD#: 1369673
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Professional summary

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

Melvin Eugene Hamilton was a registered financial professional .

Melvin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Melvin had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 8, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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 6, 2025 - February 5, 2026

CHANDLER DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 331780
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 26, 2015 - February 5, 2026

CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 107287
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

February 21, 2013 - July 12, 2014

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 199
winter park, FL
Past

December 3, 2012 - July 12, 2014

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 199
winter park, FL
Past

July 31, 2012 - December 19, 2013

HILLTOP SECURITIES ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110760
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 13, 2012 - November 26, 2012

FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 316
ORLANDO, FL
Past

May 29, 2008 - January 20, 2012

PFM FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 114474
ORLANDO, FL
Past

August 22, 2007 - May 16, 2008

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ORLANDO, FL
Past

January 2, 1998 - December 1, 2000

TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6271
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 24, 1994 - January 2, 1998

SUNTRUST CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36888
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 16, 1986 - October 24, 1994

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/24/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/19/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/26/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/14/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/3/2024
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/21/2007
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 12/31/1997
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 6/29/1993
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/26/1988
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

CD
CHANDLER DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
CHANDLER DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 331780 / SEC#: , 8-71256

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
9255 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92121
Mailing Address
9255 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone number
(858) 692-9680
Established
California since 02/29/2024
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CHANDLER INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.MEMBER
CAMPBELL, ROBERT NMNFINOP, PFO & POO1349154
RASMUSSEN, MICHAEL THOMASPRESIDENT, CCO, AMLCO, EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE6874332

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Company Information

CHANDLER DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 331780

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