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Richard M. Melendez

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CRD#: 2239421
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Professional summary


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Richard Mark Melendez was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Richard had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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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None

Experience


Past

December 6, 2019 - February 4, 2020

MINISTRY PARTNERS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154349
Elgin, IL
Past

March 24, 2004 - December 18, 2018

CORPORATE INVESTMENTS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38690
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 19, 2003 - August 21, 2003

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

November 2, 1998 - September 3, 2002

CORPORATE INVESTMENTS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38690
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 26, 1998 - October 6, 1998

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20999
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 23, 1997 - January 8, 1998

MORGAN GRANT CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 28595
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

January 12, 1994 - July 8, 1997

INVESTORS ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 958
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

August 20, 1992 - January 1, 1994

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/1/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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MINISTRY PARTNERS SECURITIES, LLC
LYON WEALTH ADVISORY, LLC | MINISTRY PARTNERS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 154349 / SEC#: , 8-68628

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/10/2013 Approved)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/12/2022 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/20/2020 Approved)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/29/2018 Approved)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/18/2025 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/15/2015 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Pointe Dr Suite 205, Brea, CA 92821
Mailing Address
340 North Westlake Blvd Suite 160, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Phone number
(714) 671-5720
Established
Delaware since 04/27/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
6

FINRA licenses (26 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MINISTRY PARTNERS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLCPARENT
FLUDE, DANIEL ALLANPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP5813596
SWEENEY, BRIAN PATRICKCCO4174087
THOMPSON, DARREN MENDELLCEO, PRINCIPAL OPERATING OFFICER5402755

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts115
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 15,166,934

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


MINISTRY PARTNERS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 154349

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