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Melissa A. Taber

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CRD#: 2651791
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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 A Taber, who also goes by Melissa Ann Taber, Melissa A Tuttle, was a registered financial professional .

Melissa is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2005. Melissa had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 24, Series 51 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Melissa Ann Taber | Melissa A Tuttle

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

March 3, 2017 - November 2, 2021

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

February 20, 2017 - November 2, 2021

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

January 26, 2016 - November 9, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

January 26, 2016 - November 9, 2016

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

January 26, 2016 - December 31, 2016

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 26, 2016 - December 31, 2016

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 26, 2016 - December 31, 2016

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 28, 2015 - December 31, 2016

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

December 28, 2015 - December 31, 2016

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

December 28, 2015 - December 31, 2016

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

October 20, 2015 - December 31, 2016

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 29, 2012 - October 4, 2019

LEGEND ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104761
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

January 1, 2005 - January 10, 2017

LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 30999
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
LINCOLN INVESTMENT
LINCOLN INVESTMENT
CMW | THE LINCOLN INVESTMENT COMPANIES | THE LEGEND GROUP | THE GABOR AGENCY | SHELGREN FINANCIAL GROUP | LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, LLC | LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, INC. | LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, INC | LINCOLN INVESTMENT | GABOR FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FINANCIAL DIRECTORS | CREATING AND MANAGING WEALTH

CRD#: 519 / SEC#: 801-14059, 8-14354

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/11/1978 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/8/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/27/2008
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


LINCOLN INVESTMENT
LINCOLN INVESTMENT
CMW | THE LINCOLN INVESTMENT COMPANIES | THE LEGEND GROUP | THE GABOR AGENCY | SHELGREN FINANCIAL GROUP | LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, LLC | LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, INC. | LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, INC | LINCOLN INVESTMENT | GABOR FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | FINANCIAL DIRECTORS | CREATING AND MANAGING WEALTH

CRD#: 519 / SEC#: 801-14059, 8-14354

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/11/1978 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
601 Office Center Drive Suite 300, Fort Washington, PA 19034-3232
Mailing Address
601 Office Center Drive Suite 150-mailroom, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone number
(215) 887-8111
Established
Pennsylvania since 08/01/2015
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,293

SEC notice filing (49 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

LINCOLN INVESTMENT PLANNING, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX I BROCHURE (8/13/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LINCOLN INVESTMENT CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBER/OWNER
ALEXANDER, DANIEL SEANEXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER4051341
BUETI, ANTHONY CHARLESSENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS & SERVICE/ PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5876104
BURA, KAREN DOUGHERTYVICE-PRESIDENT, CONTROLLER1666006
ESTES, JASON CHRISTOPHEREXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, CHIEF INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY OFFICER7485210
FLAX, STEVEN NEILEXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER5655474
FORST, EDWARD SAMUEL JRELECTED MANAGER/CEO708024
LECKEY, KATHLEEN KINSLOWPRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2447809
MATTSON, MAUREEN ANNEXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5952728
MCCARTHY, DIANE MULHERRINEXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER/ELECTED MANAGER4923328
MEHROTRA, SHASHISENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER2640875
OBERLIES, SUSAN MARYSENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT, CORPORATE COUNSEL/SECRETARY3009149

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts201,292
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 18,904,482,714

Disclosures


Regulatory Event7

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/28/2024
Cover Page
09/27/2023
03/29/2023

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Company Information


LINCOLN INVESTMENT

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

CRD#: 519

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