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Melvin L Lambert JR

Melvin L. Lambert

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CRD#: 4299186
Melvin L Lambert JR

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 L Lambert JR, who also goes by Melvin Lamond Lambert Jr, Melvin Lamond Lambert, was a registered financial professional .

Melvin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Melvin had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Biography

For the past 20 years, I have helped people make sense of the financial world and their money. It's my passion as a financial planner to help my clients develop and achieve their life goals through sound and fiduciary advice. Outside of finance, I spend my time with family and loved ones.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases

Melvin Lamond Lambert Jr | Melvin Lamond Lambert

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.

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None

Education

Glendale Community College

Experience

Past

May 2, 2014 - October 17, 2025

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

RIA
CRD#: 104510
ORLANDO, FL
Past

January 24, 2012 - April 21, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

January 9, 2012 - April 21, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

January 8, 2002 - March 16, 2011

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

September 25, 2001 - January 16, 2002

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

February 21, 2001 - July 5, 2001

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX

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".
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EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS LLC | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS L.L.C.

CRD#: 104510 / SEC#: 801-55196

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/20/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/17/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/20/2001
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

EF
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS LLC | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS L.L.C.

CRD#: 104510 / SEC#: 801-55196

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/1998 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
3945 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 601-5957
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,616

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EFE_ADV_PART_2A_03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)
EFE_WRAP_FEE_BROCHURE_03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,552,934
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 292,902,969,770

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Company Information

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

Director, Financial PlanningCRD#: 104510

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