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Michael L. Melson

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CRD#: 1398330
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Professional summary


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Michael Lee Melson was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Michael had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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ALPHA OMEGA INSURANCE; Investment Related; Residence, Midland, TX; Insurance; Agent; Start Date 05/1989; 4 hours per month during trading hours; Sales and service of insurance products to clients as/when needed. >> MELSON & ASSOCIATES; Non-Investment Related; Residence, Midland, TX; Benefits; Co-owner; Start Date 10/1999; 80 hours per month with all hours occurring during trading hours; I help people qualify for Veteran and Medicaid benefits. >> MICHAEL MELSON; Non-Investment Related; Residence, Midland, TX; 1) Enrolled Agent; Start Date 01/1986; No hours per month; As an Enrolled Agent I help clients with bookkeeping, tax preparation and payroll when needed. 2) Real Estate License; I may refer a person to a realtor and may receive a commission from the realtor at closing. 3) I help clients with Social Security timing strategies to help with their retirement.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 11, 2011 - March 25, 2024

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Midland, TX
Past

February 11, 2011 - March 25, 2024

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Midland, TX
Past

March 18, 2004 - February 11, 2011

QA3 FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104957
MIDLAND, TX
Past

March 18, 2004 - February 11, 2011

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14754
MIDLAND, TX
Past

January 23, 2003 - March 17, 2004

FREEDOM ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109654
MIDLAND, TX
Past

May 7, 2001 - March 17, 2004

FREEDOM FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45850
OMAHA, NE
Past

March 7, 1997 - May 18, 2001

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 2, 1997 - March 12, 1997

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

February 25, 1991 - December 31, 1996

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

March 26, 1987 - December 31, 1990

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

May 14, 1986 - March 10, 1987

CONSECO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 629
Past

September 23, 1985 - June 10, 1986

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 7962

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: 1/6/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CF
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP ADVISORS | PROTECTIVE EQUITY SERVICES, INC. | PROEQUITIES, INC. | PROEQUITIES INC | INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15708 / SEC#: 801-56010, 8-32590

BD
Terminated by SEC on 08/24/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
2801 Highway 280 South, Birmingham, AL 35223
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 518, Birmingham, AL 35201-0518
Phone number
(800) 288-3035
Established
Alabama since 07/11/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
885

FINRA licenses (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES ADV PART 2 BROCHURE 2024 (3/26/2024)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATIONPARENT
MCCRELESS, KEVIN LUCIUSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5180100

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts20,957
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,373,015,542

Disclosures


Regulatory Event64
Arbitration5

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Company Information


CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15708

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