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Melissa Richards
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES
New York, NY 10020
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CRD#: 4408542
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Professional summary
Melissa Richards, who also goes by Melissa Richards Blanton Mrs, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in New York, New York.
Melissa is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Melissa has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Melissa Richards Blanton Mrs
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 9, 2023 - Present
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 600 Fifth Avenue 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10020BD
CRD#: 148477
New York, NY
Past
December 22, 2021 - January 10, 2023
BROOKFIELD OAKTREE WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC
BD
CRD#: 313390
New York, NY
Past
July 13, 2016 - December 22, 2021
BROOKFIELD PRIVATE ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 151423
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 31, 2007 - October 28, 2008
MORGAN STANLEY DISTRIBUTION, INC.
BD
CRD#: 30344
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 30, 2004 - August 9, 2016
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
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Alabama(8/9/2023)
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Alaska(8/9/2023)
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Arizona(8/9/2023)
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Arkansas(8/9/2023)
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California(8/9/2023)
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Colorado(8/9/2023)
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Connecticut(8/9/2023)
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Delaware(8/9/2023)
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District of Columbia(8/9/2023)
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Florida(8/9/2023)
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Georgia(8/9/2023)
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Hawaii(8/9/2023)
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Idaho(8/9/2023)
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Illinois(8/9/2023)
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Indiana(8/9/2023)
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Iowa(8/9/2023)
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Kansas(8/9/2023)
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Kentucky(8/9/2023)
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Louisiana(8/9/2023)
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Maine(8/9/2023)
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Maryland(8/9/2023)
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Massachusetts(8/9/2023)
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Michigan(8/9/2023)
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Minnesota(8/9/2023)
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Mississippi(8/9/2023)
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Missouri(8/9/2023)
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Montana(8/9/2023)
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Nebraska(8/9/2023)
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Nevada(8/9/2023)
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New Hampshire(8/9/2023)
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New Jersey(8/9/2023)
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New Mexico(8/9/2023)
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New York(8/9/2023)
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North Carolina(8/9/2023)
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North Dakota(8/9/2023)
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Ohio(8/9/2023)
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Oklahoma(8/9/2023)
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Oregon(8/9/2023)
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Pennsylvania(8/9/2023)
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Rhode Island(8/9/2023)
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South Carolina(8/9/2023)
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South Dakota(8/9/2023)
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Texas(8/9/2023)
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Utah(8/9/2023)
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Vermont(8/9/2023)
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Virginia(8/9/2023)
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Washington(8/9/2023)
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West Virginia(8/9/2023)
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Wisconsin(8/9/2023)
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Wyoming(8/9/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
FF
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BHIL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BHIL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
CRD#: 148477 / SEC#: , 8-68027
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
Mailing Address
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
Phone number
(866) 251-6920
Established
Delaware since 07/31/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | DIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE MEMBER | |
| BRUNNER, JENNIFER ANNE | VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1137783 |
| COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKI | PRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR | 1544189 |
| EDELMAN, GABRIEL | SECRETARY | 6654419 |
| LA FOND, SUSAN LORENE | TREASURER | 4512785 |
| LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTE | VICE PRESIDENT | 2184856 |
| MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 4863973 |
| SOMMERS, WESTON | CFO/FINOP | 5290145 |
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