Melissa V. Godinez

KTF INVESTMENTS

SEAL BEACH, CA 90740

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CRD#: 4024401

Professional summary

Melissa Victoria Godinez, who also goes by Melissa V Cetina, Melissa V Godinez, Melissa Godinez, is a registered financial advisor currently at KTF INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Seal Beach, California and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Albany, New York.

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 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Melissa V Cetina | Melissa V Godinez | Melissa Godinez

Other business activities

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1. KTF Investments. Investment related. At Registered Location. RIA. VP, Operations. 8/2025. 160 Hrs/Mo; All During Trading Hours. Manage all operational aspects of the business. 2. Fixed Insurance. Investment Related. At Registered Location. Fixed/ Traditional Insurance. Agent. 8/2025. 0. 0. Provide insurance advice to based on the needs of client(s). 3. Notary Public. Not Investment Related. At Registered Location. Notary Services. Notary. 9/2025. 1 Hr/Mo; All During Trading Hours. Provide Acknowledgements and Jurats Upon Request.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 29, 2025 - Present

KTF INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 13001 Seal Beach Boulevard # 250, Seal Beach, CA 90740

RIA

CRD#: 337465

SEAL BEACH, CA

Current

August 29, 2025 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207Office #2: 13001 Seal Beach Blvd Suite 250, Seal Beach, CA 90740

CRD#: 35747

ALBANY, NY

Past

February 25, 2010 - September 9, 2025

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8174

SEAL BEACH, CA

Past

February 24, 2010 - September 9, 2025

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

SEAL BEACH, CA

Past

June 1, 2009 - March 10, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Past

June 1, 2009 - March 10, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Past

September 20, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7059

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Past

July 14, 2004 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Past

April 3, 2003 - June 7, 2004

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5979

DETROIT, MI

Past

January 8, 2003 - April 11, 2003

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 2525

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 24, 2002 - January 3, 2003

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5979

DETROIT, MI

Past

September 25, 2001 - December 14, 2001

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

FORT MILL, SC

Past

November 8, 1999 - November 16, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

PURCHASE, NY

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.

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.

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Arizona
(8/29/2025)

California
(8/29/2025)

IAR

California
(8/29/2025)

Florida
(8/29/2025)

Georgia
(8/29/2025)

Nevada
(8/29/2025)

Pennsylvania
(8/29/2025)

Washington
(8/29/2025)

West Virginia
(8/29/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/7/2007

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/12/2000

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/5/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

KTF INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 337465 / SEC#: 801-134137

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/8/2025 120-Day Approval)

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Contact information

Main Address

13001 Seal Beach Boulevard # 250, Seal Beach, CA 90740

Mailing Address

Phone number

(513) 618-4498

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KTF INVESTMENTS FORM ADV PART 2A, APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE BROCHURE (AUGUST 2025) (8/28/2025)

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Melissa V. Godinez

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/7/2007

Series 63

Date: 9/12/2000

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/5/1999

FINRA

Current Firm

KTF INVESTMENTS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Red Flags

Company Information

KTF INVESTMENTS, LLC

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