Melissa Rilynn Loner

Melissa R. Loner

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CRD#: 3271834
Melissa Rilynn Loner

Professional summary


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Melissa Rilynn Loner, who also goes by Melissa Rilynn Callahan, was a registered financial professional .

Melissa is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Melissa had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 14, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Biography


Melissa Loner joined Avantax in January 2023, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry to her role as Chief Compliance Officer. She has spent a significant portion of her career in the home office of various independent firms, working in due diligence, marketing, transitions, operations, supervision, compliance, and fiduciary services. She also has worked as a financial planner in addition to numerous corporate leadership roles. She joined Avantax from Premier Wealth Management® where she was executive vice president, advisor services. She also worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., serving as vice president, fiduciary services and RIA chief compliance officer. Melissa earned her MBA from American Military University and holds Series 4, 6, 7, 24, 53, 63, and 65 licenses, as well as an AIF® designation. She is a member and serves on the board (2023 Chair-Elect) of the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP) and is a member of the Financial Services Institute (FSI).

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Melissa Rilynn Callahan

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 6, 2023 - March 29, 2024

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106237
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL
Past

February 6, 2023 - March 29, 2024

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL
Past

February 3, 2023 - March 29, 2024

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 22, 2020 - February 3, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Wesley Chapel, FL
Past

June 22, 2020 - February 3, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Wesley Chapel, FL
Past

October 8, 2019 - June 23, 2020

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 125112
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 17, 2019 - June 23, 2020

IFP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 297287
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 18, 2011 - July 11, 2019

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

January 18, 2011 - July 11, 2019

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

August 17, 2009 - January 12, 2011

KAISER WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 111000
CHEYENNE, WY
Past

August 17, 2009 - January 10, 2011

KAISER AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 14186
CHEYENNE, WY
Past

February 27, 2008 - March 10, 2009

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
SARATOGA SPRINGS, UT
Past

February 26, 2008 - March 10, 2009

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 6, 2007 - February 13, 2008

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43285
PORTLAND, OR
Past

March 6, 2007 - February 13, 2008

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
PORTLAND, OR
Past

March 28, 2005 - January 25, 2007

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

August 6, 2004 - March 28, 2005

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

June 23, 2004 - January 25, 2007

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

March 11, 2002 - July 1, 2004

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 11, 2002 - July 1, 2004

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 19, 2000 - November 13, 2001

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 20, 1999 - May 5, 2000

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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AP
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1996 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 2/13/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


AP
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1996 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3390 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002-2801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(563) 582-2855
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
254

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,679
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,933,162,284

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
12/20/2024
11/28/2023

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Company Information


AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

VP, Chief Compliance OfficerCRD#: 106237

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