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Wendy T. Cepak

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CRD#: 2850886
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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.

Wendy Trahan Cepak, who also goes by Wendy Ann Trahan, was a registered financial professional .

Wendy is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Wendy had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Wendy Ann Trahan

Other business activities


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1. 2wendiesworld LLC; Investment related NO Arts, crafts, photography; Sole Proprietor / Owner / Partner (proprietor, partner, officer, director, employee, trustee, agent); Sep 2014; During business hours: 0; After business hours: 1; Artist 2. Notary Public - Started 9/18/2020 - As Needed

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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

August 4, 2023 - March 13, 2024

MECHE AND ASSOCIATES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 323419
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past

June 15, 2020 - February 6, 2023

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6220
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 15, 2020 - February 6, 2023

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6220
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 8, 2019 - September 30, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 28, 2018 - September 30, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 27, 2015 - September 7, 2018

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
ANGLETON, TX
Past

November 17, 2011 - March 22, 2013

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 15, 2010 - October 7, 2011

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
FRIENDSWOOD, TX
Past

October 30, 2008 - October 5, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past

October 30, 2008 - October 5, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 1, 2008 - November 7, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
LAKE JACKSON, TX
Past

January 1, 2008 - November 7, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
LAKE JACKSON, TX
Past

September 14, 2005 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
LAKE JACKSON, TX
Past

March 27, 2001 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
LAKE JACKSON, TX
Past

February 23, 2000 - April 10, 2001

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

November 11, 1997 - November 24, 1998

BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC

BD
CRD#: 17086
BIRMINGHAM, AL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/8/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/13/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MA
MECHE AND ASSOCIATES LLC
MECHE AND ASSOCIATES LLC

CRD#: 323419 / SEC#:

Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
345 Doucet Road Suite 200-h, Lafayette, LA 70503
Mailing Address
Phone number
(337) 983-1014
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts153
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,168,701

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Company Information


MECHE AND ASSOCIATES LLC

CRD#: 323419

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