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Tracy L. Melder
GWN SECURITIES
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
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CRD#: 2752803
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Professional summary
Tracy Lane Melder, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at GWN SECURITIES INC. located in College Station, Texas.
Tracy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Tracy has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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MELDER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. POSITION: CEO NATURE: PERSONAL CORPORATION FOR TAX PLANNING PURPOSES. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 10 START DATE: 05/05/2008 ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 10190, COLLEGE STATION TX 77842 DESCRIPTION: CEO, FILE TAX REPORTS AND ACCOUNTING. TIGER CLUB PRESIDENT POSITION: President NATURE: Athletic booster club for A&M Consolidated High School, 501(c)(3) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 06/04/2018 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 9254, College Station TX 77842, United States DESCRIPTION: directing monthly meetings, planning for fundraisers and supporting the athletic programs for A&M Consolidated High School. INSURANCE & FIXED ANNUITIES POSITION: Agent NATURE: Assisting clients with life insurance and fixed annuity product selection and placement when there is a need. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/02/1997 ADDRESS: 5008 Harbour Town Ct, College Station TX 77845, United States DESCRIPTION: I will assist clients with life insurance where needed and indicated in the financial planning process or if they ask for my help.
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2004
Experience
Current
August 1, 2014 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 1651 Rock Prarie Road Suite 203c, College Station, TX 77845RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
COLLEGE STATION, TX
Current
August 1, 2014 - Present
GWN SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 1651 Rock Prarie Road Suite 203c, College Station, TX 77845RIA
BD
CRD#: 128929
COLLEGE STATION, TX
Past
January 23, 2009 - August 5, 2014
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110518
COLLEGE STATION, TX
Past
January 23, 2009 - August 5, 2014
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
COLLEGE STATION, TX
Past
February 8, 2005 - January 23, 2009
BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 40395
COLLEGE STATION, TX
Past
February 8, 2005 - January 23, 2009
BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 40395
COLLEGE STATION, TX
Past
April 4, 2003 - February 7, 2005
LEGEND ADVISORY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104761
COLLEGE STATION, TX
Past
January 13, 2003 - February 7, 2005
LEGEND EQUITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 30999
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past
June 26, 2001 - January 14, 2003
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15708
COLLEGE STATION, TX
Past
June 26, 2001 - January 14, 2003
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
August 5, 1998 - June 25, 2001
CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past
April 14, 1997 - August 5, 1998
CONSECO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 629
CARMEL, IN
Past
June 27, 1996 - April 14, 1997
CONSECO EQUITY SALES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4125
CARMEL, IN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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GWN SECURITIES INC.
GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES | GWN SECURITIES INC. | GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 128929 / SEC#: 801-62547, 8-66185
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2004 Approved)Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2020 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida 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
Colorado(8/16/2022)
RR
Missouri(8/19/2025)
RR
Texas(8/1/2014)
IAR
Texas(8/1/2014)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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GWN SECURITIES INC.
GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES | GWN SECURITIES INC. | GLOBAL WORLD NETWORK SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 128929 / SEC#: 801-62547, 8-66185
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/2/2004 Approved)Wyoming
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2020 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
Mailing Address
11440 North Jog Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-3764
Phone number
(561) 472-2700
Established
Florida since 05/12/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
744
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WORLD INVESTMENT NETWORK | OWNER | |
| BORNHEIMER, LAURA JEANETTE | VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/ROSFP | 1769643 |
| CORBIN, BRAD JEFFREY | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING | 1754065 |
| RITTMAN, BARRY RICHARD | CFO FINOP VP | 1997994 |
| WALSH, DENIS STEPHEN | CEO/EXEC DIRECTOR/ MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT | 1124278 |
| WALSH, MARY THERESE | SECRETARY | 2829444 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 64,207 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,650,274,405 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
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