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Melissa M. Spowal

MMA SECURITIES LLC
St. Louis, MO 63017
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CRD#: 3152419
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Professional summary


Melissa Marie Spowal, AIF®, who also goes by Molly Spowal, Melissa Marie Terrill, Molly Terrill, is a registered financial advisor currently at MMA SECURITIES LLC located in St. Louis, Missouri.

Melissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Melissa has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 27 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Molly Spowal | Melissa Marie Terrill | Molly Terrill

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.
1. 01/11/2016 - M&R Investment I - INV REL - Real Estate Rental - START 10/01/2015 - 1% TIME SPENT - Own a duplex and rent it out. 2. The Registered Representative is an employee of MMA Agency (1166 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036), an affiliate of MMA Securities LLC. The Registered Representative conducts non-investment related business activities (up to approximately 25% of her time) for MMA Agency (e.g. support for its health & benefits services). These other business activities are not subject to broker-dealer licensing and registration requirements. All MMA Securities activities remain subject to the Firm's supervisory framework. 3. M&R Investment II; investment-related; Nottingham Ave. St. Louis, MO 63109; Nature-Investment property owned with spouse; Position - owner; Start Date-09/30/15; 0 hours spent a month; Duties- investor only; does not commit any time or resources to the management of the building. 4. Pangje Foundation; not investment-related; Boulder, CO; Nature - Nonprofit dedicated to snow leopard conservation; Position - Board Member; start date - 1.1.2022; less than 15 minutes a month not during business hours; duties - Act as a sounding board and advisor to non-profit strategies 5. M&R III; investment-related; Rental property; owner; start date 1.4.2024; zero hours devoted per month; owns property with spouse and spouse manages it.

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Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

April 1, 2019 - Present

MMA SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 825 Maryville Centre Drive, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63017Office #2: 825 Maryville Centre Drive, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63017Office #3: 8144 Walnut Hill Lane Floor 15, Dallas, TX 75231
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44254
St. Louis, MO
Current

April 1, 2019 - Present

MMA SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 825 Maryville Centre Drive, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63017Office #2: 8144 Walnut Hill Lane Floor 15, Dallas, TX 75231
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44254
St. Louis, MO
Past

November 30, 2010 - April 23, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 30, 2010 - April 23, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 17, 2009 - November 30, 2010

NRP ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 141430
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 17, 2009 - November 30, 2010

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103717
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 17, 2006 - April 24, 2009

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

July 17, 2006 - April 24, 2009

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

September 20, 2005 - July 25, 2006

WINDWARD SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 127716
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

July 6, 2005 - July 25, 2006

WINDWARD SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 127716
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

November 20, 2002 - July 7, 2005

ONB INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31583
EVANSVILLE, IN
Past

November 29, 2000 - November 18, 2002

COST CONTAINMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22938
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 19, 1999 - November 20, 2000

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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".
MS
MMA SECURITIES LLC
COMPASS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | NIA SECURITIES, L.L.C. | MMA SECURITIES LLC | MMA RETIREMENT & WEALTH | MMA - DAWSON | MMA - CENTURION | MMA - BROWER | MMA - BARNEY & BARNEY | MMA - ASSURANCE

CRD#: 44254 / SEC#: 801-100377, 8-50591

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/7/2015 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/23/2013 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/2/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York 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
Arizona
(3/2/2020)
RR
California
(4/1/2019)
RR
Colorado
(4/1/2019)
RR
Florida
(4/1/2019)
RR
Georgia
(4/1/2019)
RR
Illinois
(4/1/2019)
IAR
Illinois
(8/20/2025)
RR
Indiana
(3/2/2020)
RR
Kansas
(3/2/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(4/1/2019)
RR
Michigan
(4/1/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(4/1/2019)
RR
Missouri
(4/1/2019)
IAR
Missouri
(4/1/2019)
RR
Montana
(4/1/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/1/2019)
RR
New York
(3/2/2020)
RR
Ohio
(3/2/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/2/2020)
RR
Texas
(4/1/2019)
RR
Virginia
(3/2/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/2/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/7/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


MS
MMA SECURITIES LLC
COMPASS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | NIA SECURITIES, L.L.C. | MMA SECURITIES LLC | MMA RETIREMENT & WEALTH | MMA - DAWSON | MMA - CENTURION | MMA - BROWER | MMA - BARNEY & BARNEY | MMA - ASSURANCE

CRD#: 44254 / SEC#: 801-100377, 8-50591

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/7/2015 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/23/2013 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/2/2013 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1166 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036
Mailing Address
1166 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036
Phone number
(917) 625-4069
Established
New Jersey since 02/03/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
179

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MMAS PERSONALIZED ADVISORY SERVICES FIRM BROCHURE 03.2025 (3/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MARSH INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS LLCOWNER
BARTKUS, BRIAN EDWARDSENIOR SUPERVISORY PRINCIPAL2827119
BLACKMORE, KIMBERLY LYNNFINOP, CFO, PFO, POO, AND DIRECTOR2219307
REID, CRAIG JPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR6280558
WEINSTOCK, JUDITH ANNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CHIEF COUNSEL AND DIRECTOR8096565

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Company Information


MMA SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 44254St. Louis, MO 63017

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