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Shawn M. Defoe

INTEGRITY RIA
LAFAYETTE, LA
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CRD#: 3121979
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Professional summary

Shawn Mitchell Defoe, who also goes by Shawn Anderson Defoe, Shawn Anderson Mitchell, is a registered financial advisor currently at INTEGRITY RIA, LLC located in Lafayette, Louisiana and MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Shawn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Shawn has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Shawn Anderson Defoe | Shawn Anderson Mitchell

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 15, 2009 - Present

INTEGRITY RIA, LLC

Office #2: 221 Southpark Rd Suite C1, Lafayette, LA 70508
RIA
CRD#: 150415
LAFAYETTE, LA
Current

November 10, 2025 - Present

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 221 Southpark Rd Suite C1, Lafayette, LA 70508
RIA
CRD#: 151523
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past

November 25, 2008 - April 9, 2009

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past

November 25, 2008 - April 9, 2009

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
LAFAYETTE, LA
Past

August 13, 2008 - December 5, 2008

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

August 13, 2008 - December 5, 2008

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

May 30, 2008 - August 13, 2008

PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14068
BROUSSARD, LA
Past

September 30, 2004 - August 13, 2008

PENSION PLANNERS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14068
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

January 17, 2003 - August 27, 2004

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

December 4, 2000 - July 18, 2002

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 28, 1998 - October 31, 2000

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO

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".
MW
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(11/12/2025)
IAR
Louisiana
(6/15/2009)
IAR
Louisiana
(11/10/2025)
IAR
Texas
(4/1/2019)
IAR
Texas
(11/10/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/1/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/9/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/24/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 9/23/1998
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 3/30/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

MW
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
100 W Main Street Suite 450, Lexington, KY 40507
Mailing Address
Phone number
(859) 543-4516
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
64

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts8,802
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,885,527,411

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Company Information

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 151523Lafayette, LA

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