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Melanie A. Husk

MEL CONSULTING CO. D/B/A MEL & CO
Chicago, IL
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CRD#: 4389041
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Professional summary


Melanie A Husk, who also goes by Melanie Ann Husk Ms, Melanie Ann Husk, Melanie Ann Mackewich Ms., Melanie Ann Mackewich, is a registered financial advisor currently at MEL CONSULTING CO. D/B/A MEL & CO located in Chicago, Illinois.

Melanie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Melanie has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Melanie Ann Husk Ms | Melanie Ann Husk | Melanie Ann Mackewich Ms. | Melanie Ann Mackewich

Other business activities


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Mel & Co. - President/Owner. Investment related. Started on 3/28/17 and is a Doing Business As ("DBA") for World Equity Group, Inc. business. 160 hours per month. 8 hours during securities trading hours. Financial planning and consulting.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 6, 2020 - Present

MEL CONSULTING CO. D/B/A MEL & CO

RIA
CRD#: 307834
Chicago, IL
Past

March 14, 2017 - March 31, 2020

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29087
Chicago, IL
Past

March 14, 2017 - March 31, 2020

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29087
Chicago, IL
Past

May 27, 2015 - March 20, 2017

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 5, 2015 - March 20, 2017

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 18, 2012 - October 4, 2014

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 147363
SHAMBURG, IL
Past

April 5, 2010 - August 6, 2012

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 29, 2008 - April 1, 2010

TRIVE NEW YORK LLC

BD
CRD#: 21946
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 26, 2006 - October 13, 2008

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA
Past

March 8, 2006 - September 15, 2006

CLEARBRIDGE INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137028
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 1, 2005 - September 15, 2006

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 109064
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

October 22, 2003 - December 1, 2005

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

September 19, 2002 - October 2, 2003

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(4/6/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/10/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/15/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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MEL CONSULTING CO. D/B/A MEL & CO
MEL CONSULTING CO. | MEL CONSULTING CO. D/B/A MEL & CO

CRD#: 307834 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/6/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Chicago, IL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(443) 690-8376
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 15,000,000

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Company Information


MEL CONSULTING CO. D/B/A MEL & CO

CRD#: 307834Chicago, IL

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