Melanie C. Tanaka
LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP | Managing Director
TORRANCE, CA 90502
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CRD#: 2084929
Professional summary
Melanie Carol Tanaka, CFP®, who also goes by Melanie C. Formica, Melanie Carol Formica, Melanie Formica, Melanie C. Mangham, Melanie Carol Mangham, is a registered financial advisor currently at LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP located in Torrance, California and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Camarillo, California.
Melanie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Melanie has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Insurance
Trust & estate planning
Financial planning
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
100K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Melanie C. Formica | Melanie Carol Formica | Melanie Formica | Melanie C. Mangham | Melanie Carol Mangham
Other business activities
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1. VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE, VARIOUS COMPANIES LIKE HARTFORD, LINCOLN AND GENWORTH, INVESTMENT RELATED, 1919 SOUTH VERMONT, SUITE 100, TORRANCE, CA 90502, SELLING FIXED AND VARIABLE ANNUITIES AND LIFE INSURANCE, AGENT, STARTED 1-1-02, 5 HOURS PER MONTH, 5 HOURS PER MONTH, SALES OF FIXED AND VARIABLE ANNUITIES AND LIFE INSURANCE; 2. APARTMENT RENTAL, INDIVIDUAL, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 224 XIMENO AVE. LONG BEACH, CA, LANDLORD, PARTIAL OWNER OF DUPLEX, SINCE 1995, 1 HOUR PER MONTH, 0 DURING BUSINESS HOURS, COLLECT RENT AND COMPLETE REPAIRS WHEN NECESSARY. 3. MELANIE TANAKA POSITION: Owner - NATURE: Sole Proprietorship - INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/2002 ADDRESS: 19191 S. Vermont Ave. #100, Torrance CA 90502, United States DESCRIPTION: Selling life and long term care insurance to clients when appropriate. 6. MELANIE TANAKA POSITION: Owner - NATURE: Sole Proprietorship - INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 10/01/2001 ADDRESS: 19191 S. Vermont Ave. #100, Torrance CA 90502, United States DESCRIPTION: I perform Notary services to the clients of the firm. 7. LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP POSITION: Managing Director NATURE: Legacy Financial Group, LLC is the Register Investment Advisory firm. Legacy Financial Group is registered with the State of California for our advisory business. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 630 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 600 START DATE: 01/01/2002 ADDRESS: 19191 So. Vermont Ave. #100, Torrance CA 90502, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial planning, investment recommendations, investment monitoring, domestic and global economic updates, quarterly investment reviews.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1996
Experience
Current
November 9, 2001 - Present
LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP
Office #1: 1919 South Vermont Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90502RIA
CRD#: 115901
TORRANCE, CA
Current
September 1, 2023 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 1000 Paseo Camarillo Suite 105a, Camarillo, CA 93010Office #2: 19191 S. Vermont Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90502RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Camarillo, CA
Past
October 31, 2005 - September 1, 2023
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
CAMARILLO, CA
Past
January 20, 2004 - December 8, 2005
SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10249
TORRANCE, CA
Past
October 21, 1991 - October 31, 2005
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
August 5, 1991 - October 1, 1991
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
August 28, 1990 - October 25, 1990
ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5774
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
IAR
Arizona(9/9/2021)
RR
Arizona(9/1/2023)
RR
Arkansas(9/1/2023)
IAR
California(11/9/2001)
RR
California(9/1/2023)
RR
Colorado(9/1/2023)
RR
Florida(9/1/2023)
RR
Hawaii(9/1/2023)
RR
Idaho(9/1/2023)
IAR
Illinois(8/18/2021)
RR
Illinois(9/1/2023)
RR
Iowa(9/12/2023)
RR
Maryland(9/1/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(9/1/2023)
RR
Michigan(9/1/2023)
RR
Minnesota(9/1/2023)
RR
Nevada(9/1/2023)
IAR
Nevada(9/21/2023)
RR
North Carolina(9/1/2023)
RR
Oregon(9/1/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/25/2025)
RR
South Carolina(9/1/2023)
RR
Tennessee(9/1/2023)
IAR
Texas(10/21/2014)
RR
Texas(9/1/2023)
RR
Utah(9/1/2023)
RR
Virginia(9/1/2023)
RR
Washington(9/1/2023)
RR
Wyoming(1/18/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
LF
LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP
LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGACY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
CRD#: 115901 / SEC#: 801-113145
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/28/2020 Terminated)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2021 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2020 Approved)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/18/2021 Approved)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/2023 Approved)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
19191 South Vermont Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90502
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 756-1700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 43 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 22,850,652 |
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Company Information
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Managing DirectorCRD#: 115901Torrance, CA 90502TRUST BUT VERIFY
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