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Melvin D. Schursky

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CRD#: 415981
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Melvin Dennis Schursky, who also goes by Mel Schursky, Melvin D Schursky, Melvin Schursky, was a registered financial professional .

Melvin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1969. Melvin had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mel Schursky | Melvin D Schursky | Melvin Schursky

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 24, 2021 - March 17, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Forest Hills, NY
Past

May 24, 2021 - March 17, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Forest Hills, NY
Past

July 22, 2020 - October 9, 2020

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 13, 2014 - October 31, 2014

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 15, 2011 - November 3, 2011

P.J. ROBB VARIABLE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38339
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

November 24, 2010 - April 28, 2011

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

May 19, 2009 - December 15, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 9, 2008 - December 15, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 1, 2007 - May 19, 2008

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
REGO PARK, NY
Past

May 10, 2006 - January 30, 2007

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 20, 1991 - April 12, 2005

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

November 29, 1988 - March 28, 1991

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
OMAHA, NE
Past

August 13, 1980 - January 19, 1983

PERSONAL ECONOMICS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6862
Past

October 29, 1973 - December 21, 1974

SECURITY INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 760
Past

November 15, 1972 - March 29, 1988

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
Past

January 1, 1969 - August 16, 1973

KELLEY & MOREY

BD
CRD#: 1000001

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".
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/26/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/27/1968
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC. | PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 5685 / SEC#: 801-52208, 8-16402

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/28/1996 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Mailing Address
751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777
Phone number
(973) 802-6000
Established
New Jersey since 09/22/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
387

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC (3/25/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICASOLE MEMBER
FELICIANO, DEXTER MICHAELPRESIDENT5483537
FLORIO, KELLY NICOLEANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING OFFICER6446272
FONTANO, ANTHONY MICHAELELECTED MANAGER6852155
HYNES, PATRICK LIAMCHAIRMAN, ELECTED MANAGER2748918
PATEL, PARANJCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4235738
SMIT, ROBERT PHILIPCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, CONTROLLER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2332366
THOMSEN, JORDAN KARSTENCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2821664

Disclosures


Regulatory Event30
Arbitration13
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/27/2025
Cover Page
12/22/2023
12/22/2023

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Company Information


PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

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