Ricky L. Melton

ARCHER INVESTMENT

Murray, KY 42071

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CRD#: 2988406

Professional summary

Ricky Lane Melton, who also goes by Rick Melton, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION located in Murray, Kentucky.

Ricky is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Ricky has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Rick Melton

Other business activities

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Rick Melton, CPA~'NIR'~305 N 4th Street~ ~Murray~KY~42071~Tax Preparation/Accounting~Owner/Sole Proprietor~1/2014~160hrs~120hrs~Provide accounting and tax preparation services

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 12, 2018 - Present

ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Office #1: 305 N 4th St, Murray, KY 42071

RIA

CRD#: 136403

Murray, KY

Past

October 28, 2015 - August 21, 2018

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

Murray, KY

Past

January 29, 2007 - July 8, 2010

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA

CRD#: 111133

MURRAY, KY

Past

February 14, 2003 - July 8, 2010

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30349

MURRAY, KY

Past

January 31, 2000 - February 26, 2003

UNIFIED FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 7868

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

December 24, 1997 - January 31, 2000

UNIFIED INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 34628

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 136403 / SEC#: 801-64607

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Kentucky
(7/12/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/7/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/22/1997

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 136403 / SEC#: 801-64607

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/12/2005 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

11711 N. College Ave Suite 200, Carmel, IN 46032

Mailing Address

Phone number

(317) 581-5664

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARCHER PART 2A BROCHURE (11/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,640
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 900,511,000

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Ricky L. Melton

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

UNIFIED FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

UNIFIED INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 1/7/1998

Series 7

Date: 12/22/1997

Current Firm

ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Contact information

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION

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