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Melanie A. Blodgett

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CRD#: 1711864
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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.

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

Melanie Ann Blodgett, who also goes by Melanie Ann Newlon, was a registered financial professional .

Melanie is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Melanie had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Melanie Ann Newlon

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

July 12, 2013 - December 31, 2014

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10674
LITITZ, PA
Past

July 29, 2009 - July 12, 2011

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10674
LITITZ, PA
Past

April 28, 2006 - June 9, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
LANCASTER, PA
Past

July 1, 2003 - November 22, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 22, 1998 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 1, 1997 - February 26, 1998

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 1, 1996 - November 1, 1996

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

October 18, 1994 - June 1, 1996

NATIONAL CITY INVESTMENTS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17365
Past

October 12, 1993 - October 18, 1994

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

August 12, 1987 - November 4, 1987

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

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: 7/1/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC
MID ATLANTIC CAPITAL CORPORATION | NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC | NEWEDGE SECURITIES, INC. | NEWEDGE SECURITIES LLC | MID ATLANTIC SECURITIES CORPORATION | MID ATLANTIC CAPITAL SECURITIES

CRD#: 10674 / SEC#: , 8-27663

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


Main Address
1251 Waterfront Place Suite 510, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-6368
Mailing Address
1251 Waterfront Place Suite 510, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-6368
Phone number
(412) 391-7077
Established
Pennsylvania since 12/14/1981
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NEWEDGE CAPITAL GROUP, LLCSHAREHOLDER
BANCO, JOSEPH FRANKLIN JRPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CFO2850198
CHAFFEE, HAROLD GERARDCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2905661
FONG, SARAH FVICE PRESIDENT2937709
JENKINS, WILLIAM HENRYMANAGING DIRECTOR - SUPERVISION3004337
SCHNIER, DAVID JASONGENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY5110928
SESLER, JEAN ANNPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1809578
SMITH, KYLE PETERPRESIDENT2142563

Disclosures


Regulatory Event9
Civil Event2
Arbitration3

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Company Information


NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 10674

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