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Melissa Berth

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CRD#: 1862356
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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.

Melissa Berth, who also goes by Melissa Louise Leonardo, Melissa Leonardo, was a registered financial professional .

Melissa is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. Melissa had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Melissa Louise Leonardo | Melissa Leonardo

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

July 17, 2023 - June 27, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
Tinton Falls, NJ
Past

July 14, 2023 - June 27, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
Tinton Falls, NJ
Past

March 20, 2003 - November 2, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SHORT HILLS, NJ
Past

August 24, 2001 - March 20, 2003

FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4100
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 26, 2000 - June 28, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 3, 1998 - December 21, 1999

ICBA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 24088
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

February 5, 1998 - December 20, 1999

VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 27502
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

February 4, 1995 - April 30, 1997

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

March 15, 1993 - November 16, 1994

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 5, 1992 - March 10, 1993

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 17, 1990 - December 10, 1991

FINANCIAL SQUARE PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 1541
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 31, 1990 - September 28, 1990

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ALEX. BROWN | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | RAYMOND JAMES CONSULTING SERVICES | RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. | PUBLIC FINANCE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES GROUP | INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY SOLUTIONS | ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 705 / SEC#: 801-10418, 8-10999

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/19/1974 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

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: 12/17/2022
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


RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ALEX. BROWN | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | RAYMOND JAMES CONSULTING SERVICES | RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. | PUBLIC FINANCE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES GROUP | INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY SOLUTIONS | ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 705 / SEC#: 801-10418, 8-10999

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/19/1974 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Mailing Address
880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Phone number
(727) 567-1000
Established
Florida since 02/19/1969
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
13,966

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RAYMOND JAMES WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (12/1/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
BARKO, SHAWN JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2690394
BUNN, JAMES EDWARDDIRECTOR3130320
CURTIS, SCOTTDIRECTOR1707935
DELEON, ALLYSSA NICOLEPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP6902665
ELWYN, TASHTEGO SPRINGPRESIDENT - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DIRECTOR2319098
MARTIN, PHILIP ROGERRIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2613565
RUST, KEITH GDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5915636
SANTELLI, JONATHANGENERAL COUNSEL / SECRETARY6306997
SICKLING, JAMES PHILIPDIRECTOR1240810

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,070,028
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 433,814,330,581

Disclosures


Regulatory Event181
Arbitration72

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/12/2025
Cover Page
08/21/2024
09/27/2023

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Company Information


RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 705

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