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Melissa K. Gallagher

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CRD#: 2113804
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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 Kay Gallagher, who also goes by Melissa Kay Costin, Melissa Costin, Melissa Kay, was a registered financial professional .

Melissa is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Melissa had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Melissa Kay Costin | Melissa Costin | Melissa Kay

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 15, 2022 - December 1, 2022

BLUE DIAMOND SECURITIES OF AMERICA LLC

BD
CRD#: 158821
New York, NY
Past

April 15, 2020 - September 2, 2022

GREAT POINT CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 114203
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 22, 2017 - September 30, 2019

SANCTUARY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 205
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

February 28, 2017 - April 4, 2017

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

May 8, 2012 - February 28, 2017

CITY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1459
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

December 5, 2001 - September 13, 2011

UNIFIED FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7868
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

June 15, 1999 - September 12, 2000

CONSECO EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4125
CARMEL, IN
Past

January 1, 1997 - June 23, 1998

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

April 28, 1993 - May 6, 1996

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 18, 1991 - February 4, 1993

AMA INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 678
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/16/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/12/1991
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/15/1991
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/13/1992
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

BD
BLUE DIAMOND SECURITIES OF AMERICA LLC
BLUE DIAMOND SECURITIES OF AMERICA LLC | NOVAHILL PARTNERS, LLC | I(X) SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 158821 / SEC#: , 8-68928

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
40 Wall St Ste 2931, New York, NY 10005
Mailing Address
9000 Keystone Crossing 7th Fl Attn: Matthew Reynolds, Indianapolis, IN, 46240
Phone number
(312) 399-4932
Established
Virginia since 10/06/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HASAN, RUSERIM SENOCEO1315687
CHIU, PETER FMEMBER8015031
REYNOLDS, MATTHEW MARKFINOPS4077413
REYNOLDS, MATTHEW MARKPRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL4077413
REYNOLDS, MATTHEW MARKCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4077413

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Company Information

BLUE DIAMOND SECURITIES OF AMERICA LLC

CRD#: 158821

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