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Mitchell J. Mellen

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CRD#: 1755857
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Mitchell Jay Mellen

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.

Mitchell Jay Mellen, who also goes by Mitch Mellen, Mitchell J Mellen, Mitchell Jay Mellen Mr., Mitchell Jay Mellen, was a registered financial professional .

Mitchell is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Mitchell had worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Aliases


Mitch Mellen | Mitchell J Mellen | Mitchell Jay Mellen Mr. | Mitchell Jay Mellen

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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Experience


Past

March 10, 2025 - September 30, 2026

SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 158538
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 4, 2024 - July 17, 2024

INTEGRITY FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 26293
MINOT, ND
Past

January 26, 2022 - January 6, 2023

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125446
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

October 19, 2020 - December 31, 2021

ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107975
East Grand Rapids, MI
Past

December 6, 2012 - October 16, 2020

BRINKER CAPITAL INC

RIA
CRD#: 111743
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

December 6, 2012 - January 20, 2023

BRINKER CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38123
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

March 24, 2011 - December 10, 2012

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109018
CONCORD, CA
Past

February 10, 2011 - December 10, 2012

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

August 17, 2009 - March 17, 2010

CM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127136
HENDERSON, NV
Past

June 17, 2009 - July 29, 2009

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 15634
PORTLAND, ME
Past

September 13, 2005 - April 13, 2007

PACIFIC CORNERSTONE CAPITAL INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 40397
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 14, 2005 - September 9, 2005

WHITEHORNE & COMPANY, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 128031
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

July 24, 2002 - August 12, 2003

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
DENVER, CO
Past

November 20, 2000 - February 15, 2002

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

April 18, 1999 - August 4, 2000

ING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36461
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

October 18, 1995 - June 8, 1999

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

May 3, 1993 - July 19, 1995

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 30, 1989 - May 4, 1993

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 21, 1987 - August 12, 1989

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7963

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
PR
PR
Series 66
Status Unavailable
Passed: 3/23/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 12/15/2009
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
PR
Series 65
Status Unavailable
Passed: 3/20/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
PR
Series 7
Status Unavailable
Passed: 10/17/1987
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
PR
Series 24
Status Unavailable
Passed: 7/15/1999
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


SF
SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 158538 / SEC#: , 8-68905

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
8300 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone number
(855) 624-0180
Established
Delaware since 06/09/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SAMMONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.MANAGING MEMBER/ ELECTED MANAGER
DYKHUIS, ARLEN GLENNFINOP PRINCIPAL5285074
LOWE, BILL LEOPRESIDENT2328135
SURETTE, STEPHANIE ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5217627

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Company Information


SAMMONS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 158538

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