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Melanie D. Hartenfels

AMG DISTRIBUTORS
Stamford, CT 06901
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CRD#: 4187478
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Professional summary

Melanie Dunn Hartenfels, CFP®, who also goes by Melanie Christina Dunn, Melanie Dunn, Melanie Christina Dunn Hartenfels, Melanie Dunn Hartenfels, is a registered financial professional currently at AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Melanie is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Melanie has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Melanie Christina Dunn | Melanie Dunn | Melanie Christina Dunn Hartenfels | Melanie Dunn Hartenfels

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

November 24, 2025 - Present

AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 680 Washington Blvd Suite 500, Stamford, CT 06901
BD
CRD#: 27314
Stamford, CT
Past

August 10, 2020 - November 10, 2025

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
Berkeley, CA
Past

July 20, 2020 - November 10, 2025

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 19, 2019 - July 1, 2020

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

July 19, 2019 - July 1, 2020

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

July 19, 2019 - July 1, 2020

IVY DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16496
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

June 15, 2018 - May 31, 2019

INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105360
Berkeley, CA
Past

June 13, 2018 - May 31, 2019

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 21, 2017 - May 29, 2018

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

April 12, 2011 - March 16, 2017

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
DENVER, CO
Past

September 21, 2009 - January 21, 2011

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

August 15, 2005 - September 2, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 13, 2003 - September 2, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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
California
(11/24/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(11/24/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/8/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/12/2003
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
333 GLOBAL ADVISERS | THE MANAGERS FUNDS LLC | THE MANAGERS FUNDS L.P. | THE MANAGERS FUNDS | MANAGERSCHOICE | MANAGERS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | MANAGERS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | MANAGERS AMG FUNDS | EAIMC PARTNERS L.P. | AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 27314 / SEC#: , 8-43057

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
680 Washington Blvd Suite 500, Stamford, CT 06901
Mailing Address
680 Washington Blvd Suite 500, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone number
(203) 299-3500
Established
Delaware since 12/29/2000
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AMG FUNDS LLCSOLE SHAREHOLDER153456
GALIS, AARONDIRECTOR7333959
HOPKINS, THOMAS JOHNPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER; PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER AND FINOP1835087
JACOBS ANTONACCIO, RACHEL ELIZABETHHEAD OF CLIENT SOLUTIONS AND PRINCIPAL3189490
KINNE, KEITHA LEEPRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2039630
SPELLMAN, PATRICK JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3086822

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Company Information

AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 27314Stamford, CT 06901

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