Melanie L. Carpenter

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES

Portland, OR 97209

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CRD#: 4257342

Professional summary

Melanie Lynnae Carpenter, who also goes by Melanie Lynnae Collins, is a registered financial advisor currently at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. located in Portland, Oregon.

Melanie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Melanie has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Melanie Lynnae Collins

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 6, 2016 - Present

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209

RIA

CRD#: 43285

Portland, OR

Current

September 19, 2016 - Present

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209

RIA

CRD#: 43285

Portland, OR

Past

February 21, 2012 - June 8, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

CARMICHAEL, CA

Past

February 21, 2012 - June 8, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

CARMICHAEL, CA

Past

April 21, 2010 - February 21, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

SACRAMENTO, CA

Past

February 12, 2010 - February 21, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

SACRAMENTO, CA

Past

December 2, 2005 - November 4, 2008

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

FAIR OAKS, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

Oregon
(9/19/2016)

IAR

Oregon
(10/6/2016)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/19/2010

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/23/2005

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: 12/1/2005

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 2207, Portland, OR 97208-2207

Phone number

(888) 520-6784

Established

Oregon since 03/21/1997

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

1,442

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. FORM 2A ADV FIRM BROCHURE (10/2/2025)

WEALTHPURSUIT WRAP FEE PROGRAMS BROCHURE (10/2/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
M FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INCORPORATED	EQUITY OWNER
HANEY-JACKSON, LAURA ELIZABETH	VICE PRESIDENT - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER	4771801
LUDWIG, STEVEN CHARLES	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	2440911
ROGERS, MARIA RENEE	PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER	2442526
SCHOONMAKER, MICHAEL SKI	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	2408456

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	8,234
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 4,078,516,284

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/10/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
08/28/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Melanie L. Carpenter

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Melanie Lynnae Carpenter's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Melanie Lynnae Carpenter's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/19/2010

Series 63

Date: 12/23/2005

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/1/2005

FINRA

Current Firm

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

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