Melissa L. Nielsen
Professional summary
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Melissa L Nielsen, who also goes by Melissa Lyn Matzen, Melissa Lyn Secor, Melissa L Secor, was a registered financial professional .
Melissa is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Melissa had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10, Series 9, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Experience
July 4, 2022 - August 20, 2024
MORGAN STANLEY
September 24, 2021 - August 20, 2024
MORGAN STANLEY
October 13, 2015 - January 22, 2021
SMITH ASSOCIATES, LLC
December 12, 2011 - December 31, 2012
1ST BRIDGEHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC
February 25, 2011 - August 5, 2011
BANIF TRADING, INC.
April 30, 2009 - February 25, 2011
1ST BRIDGEHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC
January 22, 2007 - April 10, 2007
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
June 11, 2002 - December 15, 2006
MACATAWA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
October 1, 1997 - July 5, 2001
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
September 25, 1996 - October 1, 1997
FMB INVESTMENT SERVICES
Primary Firm SEC Registration

MORGAN STANLEY
CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191
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Exams
Series 7TO
Date: 7/2/2022
General Securities Representative ExaminationCurrent Firm

MORGAN STANLEY
CRD#: 149777 / SEC#: 801-70103, 8-68191
Contact information
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | MEMBER | |
| CROWE, JOHN WILLIAM | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5475007 |
| FINN, JED | DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 5658048 |
| FLETCHER, PATRICIA KAY | TEXAS DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL | 1202060 |
| GALASSO, DAVID ANTHONY | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1926502 |
| GIVENS, WILLIAM BENJAMIN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (BD ONLY) | 2790454 |
| HANSEN, TIMOTHY GERARD | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (IA ONLY ) | 4956475 |
| HENNESSY, MICHAEL S | DIRECTOR | 1988660 |
| JANOVER, JAMES TROY | DIRECTOR | 2818307 |
| TURNER, CHAD EDWARD | DIRECTOR | 6009808 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,539,760 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,650,015,946,338 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 66 |
| Arbitration | 115 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 | ||
| 07/23/2024 | ||
| 08/24/2023 |
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