MA
Melissa I. Adams
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CRD#: 4190389
MA
Professional summary
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Melissa Irene Adams, who also goes by Melissa Irene Lawson, Melissa Irene Nadeau, was a registered financial professional .
Melissa is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Melissa had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Melissa Irene Lawson | Melissa Irene Nadeau
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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NoneExperience
Past
August 5, 2025 - February 2, 2026
MARINER INDEPENDENT
RIA
CRD#: 305418
BANGOR, ME
Past
February 1, 2019 - November 7, 2024
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 149018
BANGOR, ME
Past
February 1, 2019 - November 7, 2024
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
Bangor, ME
Past
October 8, 2015 - February 6, 2019
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
BANGOR, ME
Past
October 8, 2015 - February 6, 2019
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
BANGOR, ME
Past
November 4, 2014 - September 25, 2015
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 31194
BANGOR, ME
Past
November 4, 2014 - September 25, 2015
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 31194
BANGOR, ME
Past
January 26, 2010 - November 14, 2014
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
BANGOR, ME
Past
June 13, 2005 - July 3, 2006
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
June 13, 2005 - November 14, 2014
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
BANGOR, ME
Past
May 7, 2004 - May 13, 2005
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 35371
MERIDEN, CT
Past
January 16, 2002 - February 14, 2003
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past
September 19, 2000 - July 24, 2001
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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MI
MARINER INDEPENDENT
ABUNDANT LIFE FINANCIAL | XTRAMILE FINANCIAL GROUP | XMC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH WITH OPTIONS | VAIL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TOTAL WEALTH SERVICES | STRATEGIC PATH RETIREMENT | STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH | SIDEBAR ADVISORS | SEVEN MILE ADVISORY | ROLLING HILLS ADVISORS | REGENT PRIVATE WEALTH | RATIONAL WEALTH SOLUTIONS | PROMONTORY WEALTH | PRECISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PHALANX VFO, LLC | PAX FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PACE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | OLDFIELD WEALTH PARTNERS | OCEAN PATH ADVISORS | OCEAN HEIGHTS ADVISORS | NELSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | NARROW GATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MONARCH PRIVATE WEALTH GROUP | MAYS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MAURO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS, LLC | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS | MARINER INDEPENDENT | MARINER ADVISOR NETWORK | MARINER | LOGARUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS | LINDENBERG FINANCIAL PLANNING | LAKE LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING | KONA FINANCIAL PLANNING | KINNEY MUNRO WEALTH ADVISORS | KADIMA WEALTH | JOOY WEALTH | INVESTTAX WEALTH ADVISERS | INTERSECT WEALTH ADVISORS | INFINITY WEALTH COMPANY | IMPERIO WEALTH ADVISORS | GROWING LEGACIES | FORTITUDE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FOOTHILL WEALTH ADVISORS | EXIT 59 ADVISORY | ECLECTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONNECT WEALTH GROUP | CONFLUENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONFIDO ADVICE & INVESTMENTS | CARY FINANCIAL PLANNING | CARBON WEALTH ADVISORS | CAPLAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CAMDEN INVESTMENT CO | BRANCH PARTNERS, LLC | ARCHIWEALTH | ALINITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVICEPERIOD
CRD#: 305418 / SEC#: 801-117332
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2019 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
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
MI
MARINER INDEPENDENT
ABUNDANT LIFE FINANCIAL | XTRAMILE FINANCIAL GROUP | XMC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH WITH OPTIONS | VAIL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TOTAL WEALTH SERVICES | STRATEGIC PATH RETIREMENT | STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH | SIDEBAR ADVISORS | SEVEN MILE ADVISORY | ROLLING HILLS ADVISORS | REGENT PRIVATE WEALTH | RATIONAL WEALTH SOLUTIONS | PROMONTORY WEALTH | PRECISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PHALANX VFO, LLC | PAX FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PACE WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | OLDFIELD WEALTH PARTNERS | OCEAN PATH ADVISORS | OCEAN HEIGHTS ADVISORS | NELSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | NARROW GATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MONARCH PRIVATE WEALTH GROUP | MAYS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MAURO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS, LLC | MARINER PLATFORM SOLUTIONS | MARINER INDEPENDENT | MARINER ADVISOR NETWORK | MARINER | LOGARUS WEALTH SOLUTIONS | LINDENBERG FINANCIAL PLANNING | LAKE LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING | KONA FINANCIAL PLANNING | KINNEY MUNRO WEALTH ADVISORS | KADIMA WEALTH | JOOY WEALTH | INVESTTAX WEALTH ADVISERS | INTERSECT WEALTH ADVISORS | INFINITY WEALTH COMPANY | IMPERIO WEALTH ADVISORS | GROWING LEGACIES | FORTITUDE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FOOTHILL WEALTH ADVISORS | EXIT 59 ADVISORY | ECLECTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONNECT WEALTH GROUP | CONFLUENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONFIDO ADVICE & INVESTMENTS | CARY FINANCIAL PLANNING | CARBON WEALTH ADVISORS | CAPLAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CAMDEN INVESTMENT CO | BRANCH PARTNERS, LLC | ARCHIWEALTH | ALINITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVICEPERIOD
CRD#: 305418 / SEC#: 801-117332
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
5700 West 112th Street Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(650) 571-1934
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 10,412 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 5,615,227,678 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2025 | ||
| 11/05/2024 | ||
| 12/15/2023 |
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