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Melissa R. Bestul
U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS
Little Falls, MN 56345
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CRD#: 2707512
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Professional summary
Melissa Rae Bestul, who also goes by Melissa Rae Carlson, Melissa Rae Kubista, is a registered financial advisor currently at U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC located in Little Falls, Minnesota.
Melissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Melissa has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Melissa Rae Carlson | Melissa Rae Kubista
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 13, 2026 - Present
U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 1101 Second Ave, Little Falls, MN 56345Office #2: 320 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 56401RIA
BD
CRD#: 14455
Little Falls, MN
Current
February 13, 2026 - Present
U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 1101 Second Ave, Little Falls, MN 56345Office #2: 320 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 56401RIA
BD
CRD#: 14455
Little Falls, MN
Past
July 10, 2017 - February 13, 2026
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17868
Brainerd, MN
Past
July 10, 2017 - February 13, 2026
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17868
Brainerd, MN
Past
August 15, 2016 - April 4, 2017
ADVISORNET WEALTH PARTNERS
RIA
CRD#: 113074
Baxter, MN
Past
April 11, 2016 - February 13, 2017
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
BAXTER, MN
Past
April 11, 2016 - February 13, 2017
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
BAXTER, MN
Past
January 31, 2014 - April 7, 2016
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 29604
BAXTER, MN
Past
January 31, 2014 - February 28, 2017
CORNERSTONE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 138509
BAXTER, MN
Past
July 1, 2005 - April 7, 2016
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 29604
BAXTER, MN
Past
November 17, 1999 - July 8, 2005
ASKAR CORP.
BD
CRD#: 7512
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past
July 24, 1996 - July 27, 1999
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17868
SAINT PAUL, MN
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".
UB
U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
MARKET INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION | UNIONBANC INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA NA | UBOC INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | UB INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 14455 / SEC#: 801-70084, 8-30706
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2009 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2009 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2009 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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
RR
Alaska(2/13/2026)
RR
Arizona(2/13/2026)
RR
California(2/13/2026)
RR
Florida(2/14/2026)
RR
Georgia(2/13/2026)
RR
Michigan(2/13/2026)
RR
Minnesota(2/13/2026)
IAR
Minnesota(2/13/2026)
RR
North Dakota(2/13/2026)
RR
Texas(2/13/2026)
IAR
Texas(2/13/2026)
RR
Washington(2/13/2026)
RR
Wisconsin(2/13/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
UB
U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
MARKET INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION | UNIONBANC INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA NA | UBOC INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | UB INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 14455 / SEC#: 801-70084, 8-30706
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2009 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2009 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2009 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
800 N Brand Blvd. 16th Floor Ep-mn-n2wc, Saint Paul, MN, 55107
Mailing Address
800 N Brand Blvd. 16th Floor, Glendale, CA, 91203
Phone number
(800) 634-1100
Established
Delaware since 06/28/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
244
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. BANCORP | SOLE MEMBER | |
| BEJASA, EILEEN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, BROKER-DEALER OPERATIONS | 7002808 |
| CANEVA, DANIEL CESAR | SVP CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1686099 |
| CLARK, SHANNON KEITH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5829700 |
| ELY, JAMES EUGENE JR. | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - SALES | 1843373 |
| FERGUSON, KIMBERLY NICOLE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND MANAGER | 4120145 |
| LAWLOR, BETH DEDRICK | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 5352662 |
| ROLLAND, JODI THOMPSON | MANAGER | 2290884 |
| SALSTROM, KYLE NORMAN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5025315 |
| TRIPLETT, SHANE T | INSTITUTIONAL SALES MANAGER | 1865319 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,905 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,516,483,817 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 4 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2025 | ||
| 08/20/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 11/21/2023 |
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