MA
Melissa I. Adams
MARINER INDEPENDENT
BANGOR, ME 04401
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CRD#: 4190389
MA
Professional summary
Melissa Irene Adams, who also goes by Melissa Irene Lawson, Melissa Irene Nadeau, is a registered financial advisor currently at MARINER INDEPENDENT located in Bangor, Maine.
Melissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Melissa has 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"?
Yes
Aliases
Melissa Irene Lawson | Melissa Irene Nadeau
Other business activities
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Oldfield Wealth Partners; Investment-related, Bangor, ME, Offering investment services through Mariner Platform Solutions, start date; 07/2025, 160 hours per month during securities trading hours.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 5, 2025 - Present
MARINER INDEPENDENT
Office #1: 77 Exchange Street Suite 302, Bangor, ME 04401RIA
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 | ADVICEPERIOD
CRD#: 305418 / SEC#: 801-117332
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/12/2019 Approved)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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Maine(8/5/2025)
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 | 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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Company Information
MARINER INDEPENDENT
CRD#: 305418Bangor, ME 04401TRUST BUT VERIFY
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