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Mark R. Melrose

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CRD#: 1746408
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Professional summary


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Mark Richard Melrose was a registered financial professional .

Mark is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Mark had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 53, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.
1) GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC 390 N ORANGE AVE STE 750 ORLANDO, FL 32801 - RIA AFFILIATE OF INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORS - ADVISOR SINCE 2/2021 - APPROX 40 HRS/MO - FEE BASED COMPENSATION 2) UNITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 904 CLEARBROOK ROAD, MATTHEWS, NC 28105 - PRIVATE LABEL ENTITY FOR FINANCIAL BUSINESS - OWNER SINCE 1/2021 - APPROX 160 HRS/MO - COMMISSIONS 3) NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION - SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCACY GROUP - MEMBER OF LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SINCE 10/2021 - APPROX 5 HRS/MO - NO COMPENSATION

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

February 3, 2021 - November 15, 2022

GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 300460
MATTHEWS, NC
Past

February 2, 2021 - November 15, 2022

INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10645
MATTHEWS, NC
Past

August 19, 2019 - May 22, 2020

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
ASHBURN, VA
Past

August 19, 2019 - May 22, 2020

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 19, 2006 - August 26, 2019

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14169
RESTON, VA
Past

December 19, 2006 - August 26, 2019

CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14169
RESTON, VA
Past

May 13, 2005 - December 19, 2006

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 48
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Past

May 13, 2005 - December 19, 2006

ANDERSON & STRUDWICK, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 48
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Past

October 20, 2004 - May 13, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

October 20, 2004 - May 13, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 10, 2004 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

September 2, 2003 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 20, 1999 - July 23, 2003

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

February 25, 1999 - March 19, 1999

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
Past

February 8, 1995 - March 1, 1999

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 24, 1993 - February 10, 1995

SAGE, RUTTY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3254
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

July 31, 1993 - August 31, 1993

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 3, 1992 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 15, 1990 - January 15, 1992

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 13, 1989 - January 30, 1990

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

November 25, 1987 - June 6, 1989

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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GA
GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC
BLACOR USA, LLC | WINN PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP | UNITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | THE FOUNDATION INVESTMENT GROUP | SULLIVAN WEALTH STRATEGIES | RAND GROUP FINANCIAL | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACEDON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | LASZLO RIGSBY FINANCIAL SERVICES | JENSEN FINANCIAL, LLC | GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC | G2 RAMPART CONSULTING, LLC | FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 300460 / SEC#: 801-114946

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2019 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: 11/9/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 1/19/2006
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


GA
GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC
BLACOR USA, LLC | WINN PARTNERS FINANCIAL GROUP | UNITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | THE FOUNDATION INVESTMENT GROUP | SULLIVAN WEALTH STRATEGIES | RAND GROUP FINANCIAL | MILLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MACEDON FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | LASZLO RIGSBY FINANCIAL SERVICES | JENSEN FINANCIAL, LLC | GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC | G2 RAMPART CONSULTING, LLC | FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 300460 / SEC#: 801-114946

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
111 N. Orange Avenue Suite 1000, Orlando, FL 32801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(407) 254-1500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GAA ADV PART 2A 3.25.2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,213
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 338,145,734

Red Flags


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Company Information


GLOBAL ASSETS ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 300460

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