Melissa Berth
Professional summary
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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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Experience
July 17, 2023 - June 27, 2024
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
July 14, 2023 - June 27, 2024
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
March 20, 2003 - November 2, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
August 24, 2001 - March 20, 2003
FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
April 26, 2000 - June 28, 2001
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
June 3, 1998 - December 21, 1999
ICBA SECURITIES
February 5, 1998 - December 20, 1999
VINING-SPARKS IBG, LLC
February 4, 1995 - April 30, 1997
PERSHING LLC
March 15, 1993 - November 16, 1994
KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED
February 5, 1992 - March 10, 1993
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
September 17, 1990 - December 10, 1991
FINANCIAL SQUARE PARTNERS
May 31, 1990 - September 28, 1990
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
Primary Firm SEC Registration

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 705 / SEC#: 801-10418, 8-10999
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Current Firm

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 705 / SEC#: 801-10418, 8-10999
Contact information
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC. | HOLDING COMPANY | |
| BARKO, SHAWN JOSEPH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2690394 |
| BUNN, JAMES EDWARD | DIRECTOR | 3130320 |
| CURTIS, SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1707935 |
| DELEON, ALLYSSA NICOLE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP | 6902665 |
| ELWYN, TASHTEGO SPRING | PRESIDENT - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DIRECTOR | 2319098 |
| MARTIN, PHILIP ROGER | RIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2613565 |
| RUST, KEITH G | DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 5915636 |
| SANTELLI, JONATHAN | GENERAL COUNSEL / SECRETARY | 6306997 |
| SICKLING, JAMES PHILIP | DIRECTOR | 1240810 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,070,028 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 433,814,330,581 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 181 |
| Arbitration | 72 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/12/2025 | ||
| 08/21/2024 | ||
| 09/27/2023 |
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