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Melissa M. Myers

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CRD#: 4380455
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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.

Melissa Marie Myers, who also goes by Melissa M Charpie, Melissa Marie Charpie, was a registered financial professional .

Melissa is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Melissa had worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Melissa M Charpie | Melissa Marie Charpie

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

June 16, 2021 - September 30, 2025

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 14, 2013 - October 3, 2016

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 3989
WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 8, 2013 - January 13, 2015

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 3989
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
Past

November 8, 2013 - September 30, 2025

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
Past

November 8, 2013 - June 18, 2018

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

November 8, 2013 - December 31, 2020

SLD AMERICA EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36259
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

November 8, 2013 - September 30, 2025

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

November 8, 2013 - September 30, 2025

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 4, 2013 - October 24, 2013

MIDAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47351
JOPLIN, MO
Past

February 4, 2011 - April 30, 2013

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

February 3, 2011 - April 30, 2013

CURIAN CLEARING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132938
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

September 2, 2010 - January 21, 2011

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

December 15, 2008 - February 26, 2010

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 13, 2008 - July 16, 2008

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

May 16, 2007 - May 14, 2008

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA
Past

May 15, 2006 - February 2, 2007

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

March 23, 2006 - May 9, 2006

UNIFIED FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7868
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

June 9, 2005 - December 31, 2005

CANACCORD GENUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 1020
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 6, 2004 - June 8, 2005

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

June 22, 2001 - May 28, 2002

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 10, 2001 - July 10, 2001

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/29/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/16/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 2/13/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/9/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 5/2/2025
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 12/3/2010
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 10/22/2010
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 9/10/2010
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

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VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
ING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC | PILGRIM SECURITIES, INC. | PILGRIM AMERICA SECURITIES, INC. | NEWCO DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION | ING PILGRIM SECURITIES, INC. | ING INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC | ING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 37886 / SEC#: , 8-48020

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

Main Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Phone number
(860) 275-2110
Established
Delaware since 10/01/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
VOYA FUNDS SERVICES, LLCSOLE SHAREHOLDER
EASTON, STEPHEN JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3150168
POTESTA, TIFFANI ANNECEO, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR & HEAD OF INTERMEDIARY DISTRIBUTION4042592
WILLINGHAM, CATRINAFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL7025979

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Company Information

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 37886

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