Melissa R. Loner
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CRD#: 3271834
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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1) CIRA, 1776 PLEASANT PLAIN RD, FAIRFIELD, IA, AS ADMINISTRATIVE REP OF A RIA. INV REL, 80 HR/MO- 80 HR/MO TRADING 01/01/11 2) NCSP FINANCIAL COMMITTEE, 22 KENT ROAD, CORNWALL BRIDGE, CT, COMMITTEE MEMBER, 10/28/18, NIR, 5 HR/MO- 5/TRADING HR. 3) NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONALS, 22 KENT ROAD, CORNWALL BRIDGE, CT, BOARD MEMBER OF A NON- PUBLIC ENTITY, 10/23/17, NIR, 10 HR/MO- 8/TRADING HR. 4) PREMIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC, 5004 LENKNER STREET, STE 200, MECHANICSBURG, PA, OWNER, 06/20/20, INV REL, EVP, ADVISOR SERVICES, 160 hr/ mo- 160/TRADING HR. Business organization. This is an OSJ office of the broker dealer, We handle support and supervision to financial professionals in the field. 5) NSCP COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, PO BOX 55, CORNWALL BRIDGE, CT., 12/02/2021, BOARD MEMBER/OFFICER/DIRECTOR/COMMITTEE MEMBER/BOARD TRUSTEE, NIR, 1/HR MO, 1/HR MO TRADING 6) WOMEN IN INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, 136 Everett Road, Albany NY 12205, United States, 04/01/2022, Board Member, Board Member/Officer/Director/Committee Member/Board Trustee, NIR, 5 HR/MO - 5 HR/MO TRADING 7)NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONALS POSITION: Board of Directors NATURE: Member of the Board. Provide strategic oversight and help set direction to the non-profit organization. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 10/15/2018 ADDRESS: PO Box 55, Cornwall Bridge CT 06754, United States DESCRIPTION: Member of the Board. Provide strategic oversight and help set direction to the non-profit organization. 8)NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONALS POSITION: Finance Committee Member NATURE: Assist in developing annual budget including the periodic review of budgetary expenses. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 10/21/2019 ADDRESS: PO Box 55, Cornwall Bridge CT 06754, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist in developing annual budget including the periodic review of budgetary expenses. I do not have check writing availability on any bank or investment account. Also, do not make recommendations on specific investments. This is all done thru a separate unaffiliated Financial Professional. 9)RILEY CALLAHAN TRUST POSITION: Trustee NATURE: Act as trustee for my fathers trust. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 09/01/2015 ADDRESS: 6033 Country Club Rd, Wesley Chapel FL 33544, United States DESCRIPTION: Act as trustee for my fathers trust. 10) POA POSITION: POA NATURE: I act as POA, including medical POA, for my father. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 07/13/2020 ADDRESS: 6033 Country Club Rd, Wesley Chapel FL 33544, United States DESCRIPTION: I act as POA, including medical POA, for my father. 11) IRIA SUMMIT POSITION: CCO NATURE: I will be acting as CCO for an RIA that has been acquired by Avantax WM Holdings. This is a for a short-term transition intended to be for less than a year. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 30 START DATE: 07/31/2023 ADDRESS: 3200 Olympus Blvd., Suite 100, Dallas TX 75019, United States DESCRIPTION: Typical CCO oversight. We have contracted with an outside consultant to provide day to day activities.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
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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Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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
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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)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 13,679 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 6,933,162,284 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/20/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 12/16/2022 |
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